Fuente de la India, Marble fountain at Paseo de Martí, Cuba.
The fountain features a central figure of an indigenous woman surrounded by four dolphins that release water into large shells below the structure.
Italian sculptor Giuseppe Gaggini created this neoclassical monument in 1837 for the Count of Villanueva during the Spanish colonial period in Cuba.
The indigenous woman holds a shield with Havana's coat of arms and a cornucopia filled with Cuban fruits, representing the connection between native heritage and colonization.
The fountain stands on a traffic island in front of Hotel Saratoga, near multiple landmarks including the Capitolio Nacional and Plaza de la Catedral.
The statue's orientation causes its face to remain in shadow throughout the day, creating a constant contrast with the bright surroundings.
Location: Havana
Inception: 1837
Creator: Giuseppe Gaggini
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Height: 3 m
Made from material: Carrara marble
GPS coordinates: 23.13327,-82.35836
Latest update: May 7, 2025 23:46
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