Focus on Fountain of Cybele and explain the History and description.
Designed and commissioned by Ventura Rodríguez in 1780, the sculptural group—made of white marble from Montesclaros— is a work by Francisco Gutiérrez (goddess) and Roberto Michel (the lions).Crowned by a mural crown, the goddess rides a chariot pulled by two lions, representing Atalanta and Hippomenes.It was moved to its current location and orientation in 1895.It has a maximum water capacity of 278 m3.The fountain is the site where Real Madrid's supporters and players gather to celebrate the team's trophies as well as partakers of the successes of the Spain national football team. The goddess lost a hand in 1994, following a celebration of a victory of the Spanish national team. The goddess lost again one of her hands on 21 September 2002.The Fountain of Cybele has a replica, the namesake Fuente de Cibeles, located in Mexico City and inaugurated in 1980.
chariot Francisco Gutiérrez Ventura Rodríguez Spain national football team lion Atalanta Hippomenes Real Madrid Spanish Fountain of Cybele replica namesake Fuente de Cibeles mural crown Montesclaros Roberto Michel Cybele white marble Mexico City Madrid