The Fountain of Apollo is not so famous because it is a
bit hidden. Apollo was the the founder of the education in art and medicines.
The sculpture shows that he holds a lyre in his left hand and has a cloak all
around. The decoration of the fountain is done with the allegorical figures of
the Four seasons. To make it look more beautiful, there are three shells as
decoration. The design of this beautiful fountain was presented by the famous
architect, Ventura Rodriguez. This is the third fountain he designed, the rest
of the two are the Fountain of Cibeles, and the Fountain of Neptune. Its
construction was initiated in 1780 during the reign of Carlos III. The sculptor
Alfonso Giraldo Bergaz had done the figure of Apollo in 1802. On the other
hand, Manuel Alvarez had done the Four Seasons sculpture. This fountain is of
Neoclassic style, and was founded in 1803.
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Beyond the fountain is lying the Grand Canal. It is situated in the middle of the Paseo del Prado. It is
open for visitors from Tuesday to Sunday; timings are 10 am to 17:00 pm.
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