Fountain of the Four Parts of the World

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The Fountain of the Four Parts of the World is located in Paris, France, near the Observatoire de Paris. This monumental fountain, completed in 1874, features bronze sculptures representing four continents and is approximately 9 meters in height.

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Designed by architect Gabriel Davioud and sculptor Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux, the fountain symbolizes global harmony through its depiction of Europe, Asia, Africa, and America. Located in the Jardin Marco Polo, it is part of a scenic walking route near the Luxembourg Gardens, accessible via the RER B line at Port-Royal.