Fonte Francesa, French neoclassical fountain in Parque Farroupilha, Porto Alegre, Brazil.
The iron cast fountain features two main basins, with water flowing from lion-faced spouts and eight rose-shaped outlets in the upper basin.
Created by sculptor Carrier-Belleuse in 1866, this fountain remains the only survivor of seven identical structures imported from France to Porto Alegre.
Three children sculptures with refined features and calm expressions decorate the fountain, representing French artistic influence in Brazilian public spaces.
Located at coordinates -30.03717, -51.21422, the fountain stands in the European Corner of Parque Farroupilha, accessible throughout the day.
The fountain changed location four times since its installation, surviving the 1941 flood before finding its current place in Parque Farroupilha.
GPS coordinates: -30.03717,-51.21422
Latest update: March 13, 2025 00:47
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