Tacna Ornamental Fountain, is a fountain located in the
Paseo Cívico of the centre of the city of
Tacna,
Peru.
History
There are various stories about this ornamental fountain. The most accepted was that this Pool was designed by the sculptor O'Lenhard and brought from
Brussels, by the famous construction company
Eiffel
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Places
* Eiffel Peak, a summit in Alberta, Canada
* Champ de Mars – Tour Eiffel station, Paris, France; a transit station
Structures
* Eiffel Tower, in Paris, France, designed by Gustave Eiffel
* Eiffel Bridge, Ungheni, M ...
. However, it is undeniable that the statues in this fountain are by the French sculptor Mathurin Moreau. There are about twenty identical fountains around the world;
Genoa,
Boston and two in
Buenos Aires's
9 de Julio Avenue
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The avenue runs around to the west of the Río de la Plata water ...
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It is noted that it was acquired and gifted to the city of
Tacna by the government of
José Balta in 1869 or that it also arrived as part of the Uchusuma River contract. The installation work was carried out by the French technical expert Matias Richet and a Peruvian architect, surnamed Salazar, was in charge of the construction of the stone plinth. On April 19, 1885, the Public Works Department requested proposals for the transfer of the pile, which was directed by Mr. Adolfo Krug. the fountain was then located meters higher than its current location. The work was started by the Peruvian architect Salazar; Upon his death, Mr. Zenón Ramírez concluded the work. During the
Chilean Occupation in Tacna, there were several failed attempts to move the fountain to their country.
In 1967, an extensive and valuable repair of the fountain was carried out. The structure was reinforced and welded, the water and drainage system of the fountain, pumping and water recirculation plant, polishing, anticorrosive paint, etc. were changed. However, the restoration works would continue, with Mayor Luis Torres Robledo being the one who would begin the second stage of the Work. Currently being one of the historical attractions that the city of Tacna offers.
In 1969, the 100 Years of the Installation of the Ornamental Pool were commemorated, the mayor at that time, Rómulo Baluarte, had a set of red and green flashing lights installed on the Pool. On December 28, 1972, it was declared
Historical Property by the
National Institute of Culture through Supreme Resolution No. 2900.
In June 1998, a project to restore the Ornamental Pila was presented, with engineer Tito Chocano Olivera being mayor.
Currently it is the center of attention of several national and foreign tourists and has been a witness to the history and tradition of the city of Tacna.
See also
*
Paseo Cívico de Tacna
The Paseo Cívico de Tacna, formerly known as the Plazuela de la Matriz during the Viceroyalty of Peru, Spanish era and as the Plaza Colón from 1892 to 1957, is the Town square, main square of the historic centre of Tacna, Peru. It features landm ...
References
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Buildings and structures in Tacna Region
Fountains