Archibald Fountain, Art Deco fountain in Hyde Park, Sydney, Australia
The bronze statues of Apollo, Diana, Pan, and the Minotaur stand within three circular granite basins measuring 18 meters in diameter.
Jules Francois Archibald bequeathed funds to construct this fountain in 1932 to commemorate the Australian-French alliance during World War I.
French sculptor François-Léon Sicard designed the fountain with Greek mythological figures, incorporating water features that spray in circular patterns around Apollo.
The fountain remains accessible throughout the day at the intersection of Hyde Park's main walkways, with benches surrounding the water feature.
The central bronze Apollo figure rises 6 meters high, with horses' heads at its base directing water through three descending basins with tortoises and dolphins.
Location: City of Sydney
Inception: March 14, 1932
Creator: François-Léon Sicard
Elevation above the sea: 1 m
GPS coordinates: -33.87099,151.21182
Latest update: May 16, 2025 18:56
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