Aphrodite fountain in Sangalsky Garden
Aphrodite fountain in Sangalsky Garden, Bronze fountain in Sangalsky Garden, Saint Petersburg, Russia.
Description
The Aphrodite fountain is a bronze sculpture in Sangalsky Garden in Saint Petersburg that features flowing water integrated into the garden's landscape. The artwork displays detailed craftsmanship and serves as an architectural feature that shapes the garden's character.
History
French sculptor Mathurin Moreau created this fountain in 1880 when Saint Petersburg was actively developing its artistic character. The work comes from a period when European artistic influence was shaping the city's development.
Culture
The fountain's name references Greek mythology and shapes how the garden feels when you walk through it. The bronze figure connects European artistic ideals with Russian cultural life in a way visitors can see and experience.
Practical
The fountain is accessible year-round in Sangalsky Garden and is easily reached by Saint Petersburg's public transportation. Keep in mind that during colder months the water feature may not be actively flowing.
Did you know?
The fountain is protected as a regional cultural heritage site of Russia and retains its original bronze structure today. Visitors often miss how remarkably well the detailed features of the figure have survived the elements over time.
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