While on our trip to the Sydney Festival 2014, we happened across this magnificent structure. Situated at the northern end of Hyde Park in the Sydney CBD, the Archibald Fountain, also known as the J. F. Archibald Memorial Fountain (after the founder of Australia's Bulletin), is widely regarded as the finest public fountain in Australia and Sydney's long-time favourite.
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| Diana, the goddess of purity |
Erected in 1932, the Archibald Fountain was a gift to the city, intended to memorialise the alliance between France and Australia in World War I.
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| Theseus slaying a minotaur, representing the sacrifice for the good of humanity |
Designed by the French sculptor Francois Sicard, the fountain portrays a bronze Apollo surrounded by other mythical figures. In 2013, the fountain underwent conservation work, including the careful cleaning and waxing of the bronze figures and renewing of the granite base.
Today, the Archibald Fountain is a famous spot for photos, buskers, political rallies and people-watching.
Check it out in our Sydney Festival 2014 video.
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