Apollo's Fountain - Free Audio Guide

Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain

Fuente de Apolo, Paseo del Prado, Barrio de las Letras, Cortes, Centro, Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, 28014, España


The Fuente de Apolo, also known as the Fountain of the Four Seasons, is a monumental fountain located in Madrid's Paseo del Prado. Designed by Manuel Álvarez in the late 18th century, it was part of a significant urban reform initiated by King Carlos III. The fountain features a central body with allegorical figures representing the four seasons and is crowned by a statue of Apollo. It is considered a masterpiece of Spanish Neoclassicism. Visitors can enjoy the scenic beauty of the fountain and its surrounding area, which is rich in history and culture. The fountain is open to the public year-round and has no admission fees, making it accessible for all tourists.