Carriedo Fountain, Colonial fountain in Santa Cruz, Manila, Philippines
Carriedo Fountain is a multi-tiered stone fountain in Manila where water flows downward through ornate carved patterns reflecting late 1800s architectural style. The structure sits as a central hub in the Santa Cruz district surrounded by shops and hotels.
An 18th-century Spanish benefactor named Francisco Carriedo y Peredo funded Manila's first water system, which was completed in 1882. This infrastructure became one of the colonial era's major urban improvements.
The fountain is named after Francisco Carriedo y Peredo, a benefactor whose legacy shaped Manila's water infrastructure. Locals use the plaza as a gathering point and landmark while navigating the busy Santa Cruz district.
The fountain sits in Santa Cruz next to hotels, restaurants, and shops that are easily reached on foot. The plaza is open during the day and works well as a meeting point to orient yourself in the area.
The current structure is a precise reconstruction carefully rebuilt by sculptor Napoleon Abueva to reproduce the original design with exactness. Abueva spent a full year on this reconstruction work to match every detail accurately.
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