Gazing at the Fuente de las Conchas, one can almost hear the whispers of 18th-century Madrid. The Fuente de las Conchas isn’t originally from here. It once graced the gardens of the Palacio del Infante Don Luis in Boadilla del Monte. Commissioned by the Infante himself, Ventura Rodríguez, a prominent architect of the era, designed this masterpiece. The Fuente de las Conchas was completed in 1776. It was brought to life by the skilled hands of sculptors Felipe de Castro and Manuel Álvarez. The fountain’s journey to its current location is a tale in itself. Originally intended for the Infante’s palace gardens, it later became a gift to King Fernando VII. The king then presented it to his wife, María Cristina de Borbón, for her estate at Vista Alegre. Finally, in 1848, the Fuente de las Conchas found its permanent home in the Campo del Moro. The Fuente de las Conchas is a stunning example of 18th-century artistry. Crafted from gleaming white Macael marble, it’s a symphony of intricate details. Three playful child Tritons, each holding a shell, adorn the fountain’s base. Above them, three elder Tritons support a large basin. Their tails, ending in dolphin heads, pour water into the basin below. Three nymphs grace the next level, holding aloft yet another basin. Atop it all, a child embraces a dolphin, from whose mouth a final jet of water completes the fountain’s cascade. The Fuente de las Conchas stands as a testament to the artistry and the twists of fate that brought it to its present location.
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