©S. Spiteri
©S. Spiteri
The most imposing fountain in Aix-en-Provence is probably the Rotunda fountain.
Its construction in 1860 marked a turning point not only were its dimensions exceptional for this city but it was also the first to have a cast iron basin.
Its construction in 1860 marked a turning point not only were its dimensions exceptional for this city but it was also the first to have a cast iron basin.
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12 meters high and 32 meters wide, the fountain shows above all the wealth and genius of the city. Aix is the water capital of the region since the Roman period, its terms and its fountains numbering 23 give it this reputation, and that a fountain takes this role of symbol was an evidence.
The fountain is decorated at the top with 3 sculptures of women, "the 3 Graces". Their clothing and postures indicate for each of them an activity of Aix en Provence.
The statue of justice is located...
The fountain is decorated at the top with 3 sculptures of women, "the 3 Graces". Their clothing and postures indicate for each of them an activity of Aix en Provence.
The statue of justice is located...
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