This Artichoke Fountain was completed in 1782. It consists of a sandstone column bearing the coat of arms of Madrid held between a sea nymph and Triton. The column is topped by a basin, in the cen...
We were very curious about why a fountain with a giant artichoke was a thing. Admittedly in Australia, we have a quirky national obsession with big models and sculptures (many of them also fruit and v...
The source of the wooden is a great source near the retraction dam, work of the architect Ventura Rodriguez this source was placed on the old grinding door
If you come to Madrid you must walk through El Retiro and spend a few hours of pleasant walk to admire sources, statues, trees, flowers (if it's time) and vegetation...
A nice fountain.
This is a fantastic looking fountain located in the middle of Retiro park. It's worth walking around it and examining it from all directions.
The striking center point of Retiro Park
This Artichoke Fountain was completed in 1782. It consists of a sandstone column bearing the coat of arms of Madrid held between a sea nymph and Triton. The column is topped by a basin, in the cen...
Why An Artichoke?
We were very curious about why a fountain with a giant artichoke was a thing. Admittedly in Australia, we have a quirky national obsession with big models and sculptures (many of them also fruit and v...
WHAT THAT IS WEITED Source
The source of the wooden is a great source near the retraction dam, work of the architect Ventura Rodriguez this source was placed on the old grinding door
Precious
If you come to Madrid you must walk through El Retiro and spend a few hours of pleasant walk to admire sources, statues, trees, flowers (if it's time) and vegetation...