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  3. Provence Alpes Côte d'Azur
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  5. 13007 Marseille

  6. Fountain of Amphitrite

Fountain of Amphitrite à Marseille 1er dans les Bouches-du-Rhône

Bouches-du-Rhône

Fountain of Amphitrite


    13007 Marseille
Fontaine d’Amphitrite
Fontaine d’Amphitrite
Fontaine d’Amphitrite
Fontaine d’Amphitrite
Fontaine d’Amphitrite
Crédit photo : János Korom Dr. >17 Million views from Wien, Austr - Sous licence Creative Commons

Timeline

Époque contemporaine
2000
24 novembre 2023
MH classification
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui

Heritage classified

The fountain of Amphitrite, in total, located Joseph Étienne Square, according to the plan annexed to the decree, on the public domain not cadastralized: inscription by order of 24 November 2023

Origin and history

The fountain of Amphitrite is a historical monument located in Marseille, in the Bouches-du-Rhône department, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Place Joseph-Étienne installed, it was completely classified by ministerial decree on November 24, 2023. This classification covers the entire fountain, including its location on the non-cadastre public domain.

The accuracy of its location is considered satisfactory, with an official address confirmed by the Merimée base. Marseille, the major port city of the Mediterranean, has always attached particular importance to its public spaces and their embellishment. The fountains, like that of Amphitrite, play an aesthetic and functional role, animating the squares and recalling the maritime history of the city.

Although the details of his creation or artist remain absent from available sources, his recent inscription as a historic monument underscores his heritage value to the commune and its inhabitants. This type of monument often reflects contemporary urban concerns, combining art, collective memory and spatial planning.

External links

Page Monumentum