The inactive Artichoke Fountain, El Parque del Retiro, Madrid
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parque_del_Buen_Retiro,_Madrid
One of the many unusual fountains of Madrid, it was comissioned in 1776 by King Carlos 111 to stand in Paseo del Prado and moved to its current site in the Parque del Retiro in 1880. Celebrates the importance of the artichoke as winter food in the 18th century. Designed by Ventura Rodriguez, 18th century architect and sculptor.
The inactive Artichoke Fountain, El Parque del Retiro, Madrid
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parque_del_Buen_Retiro,_Madrid
One of the many unusual fountains of Madrid, it was comissioned in 1776 by King Carlos 111 to stand in Paseo del Prado and moved to its current site in the Parque del Retiro in 1880. Celebrates the importance of the artichoke as winter food in the 18th century. Designed by Ventura Rodriguez, 18th century architect and sculptor.