Английская Википедия:Fountain of Neptune (Madrid)

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View from the north

The Fountain of Neptune (Spanish: Fuente de Neptuno) is a neoclassical fountain located in Madrid, Spain. It lies on the centre of the Шаблон:Ill, a roundabout in the Paseo del Prado. The sculptural group in its centre represents Neptune, a Roman water deity.

History and description

Designed by Ventura Rodríguez,Шаблон:Sfn the sculpture—made of white marble from Montesclaros—was commissioned to Juan Pascual de Mena.Шаблон:Sfn Sculptural works began in 1781.Шаблон:Sfn Following the master's death in April 1784,Шаблон:Sfn the fountain was finished in October 1786 by his disciples.Шаблон:Sfn

The fountain is formed by a circular pylon with the sculptural group in its centre. The crowned Roman god wields a trident with one hand while he grabs a sea snake with the other hand.Шаблон:Sfn

It has a maximum water capacity of 305 m3.Шаблон:Sfn

The fountain is the site where the Atlético Madrid's fans celebrate the team's trophies.Шаблон:Sfn

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