Fontaine d'Urbain II, Stone fountain in Place de la Victoire, Clermont-Ferrand, France.
The Fontaine d'Urbain II is a monument featuring a bronze statue positioned on a pedestal of dark Volvic stone with neo-Gothic ornaments. The fountain occupies a central location in Place de la Victoire in Clermont-Ferrand.
The monument was built in 1898 to mark eight centuries since the First Crusade. It commemorates Pope Urban II and his call to arms at the Council of Clermont.
The statue shows Pope Urban II with his hand extended toward the east, pointing toward the Holy Land. This gesture connects the fountain to the crusading history that shaped the city's identity.
The fountain stands near Clermont-Ferrand Cathedral in the city center and is easily accessible on foot. You can visit it while exploring the surrounding area without difficulty.
The artist Henri Gourgouillon used volcanic stone from local Volvic quarries to construct the pedestal. This choice roots the monument in the region's volcanic landscape and geological past.
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