Galápagos Fountain

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Galápagos Fountain

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Galápagos Fountain

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Location: Madrid, Spain

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June 23, 2024

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The fountain is composed of an upper spout in the shape of a conch, located on a cup that in turn rests on a column in the shape of a palm tree covered in leaves. At their feet, four children riding on dolphins from whose mouths emerges water, which then falls into the lower glass. Four other fountains represent two frogs and two tortoiseshells, which have given it its popular name. The fountain is surrounded by a small flower bed with seasonal flowers and a boxwood hedge.

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StoneMaster

August 29, 2026

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The Fuente de los Galápagos (Turtle Fountain) in Madrid's well-known Buen Retiro Park was built in 1831 to celebrate the birth of the future Queen Isabella II. Designed by architect José de Hermosilla, the fountain captivates with its detailed sculptures of turtles, dolphins, and angels, symbolizing fertility and constancy. Originally erected in the Gran Vía network, the neoclassical monument was later moved to its picturesque current location near the park lake.

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Niek 🇳🇱

November 23, 2024

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The Fountain of the Galapagos or Fountain of Isabel II is a monumental fountain located in the Retiro Park in the Spanish city of Madrid. Inaugurated in 1832, it was originally part of the San Luis network, on the Gran Vía. It was fed by the Castellana river. es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuente_de_los_Galápagos

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