Santiago de Querétaro in Querétaro, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Fountain of the Capulines
Fuente de Capulines
Ubicada al oeste de la ciudad, fue construida en 1796 sobre la antigua calle Zapateros, hoy Avenida del 57. Actualmente conserva un pilancón semicircular, hecho con piedras de cantera unidas por grapas metálicas y un rosetón por donde brota el agua. En uno de sus muros todavía se conserva una cornisa barroca coronada con la cruz patriarcal de dos travesaños.
Fountain of the Capulines
This caja de agua (literally "water box") was placed in 1796 in the west of the city, on the old street Zapateros, today Avenida del 57. Its architecture features a semicircular pool, made of blocks of cantera (a type of rock native to Mexico) joined by metal staples, and a rosette by the water spout. At the top of its wall there is still a Baroque cornice of the era, crowned by the patriarchal cross with two crossbars.
Erected 2018 by Municipalidad de Querétaro.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Man-Made Features. A significant historical date for this entry is May 6, 1796.
Location. 20° 35.45′ N, 100° 23.986′ W. Marker is in Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro. Marker is at the intersection of Calle Nicolás Campa and Avenida del 57, on the right when traveling north on Calle Nicolás Campa. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Santiago de Querétaro QUE 76000, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Francisco I. Madero (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Vecindad del Agua Limpia (about 210 meters away); Temple of San Felipe Neri (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Birthplace of Manuel Montes Collantes (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Temple and former Convent of the Carmelites (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Benito Juárez in Querétaro (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Ezequiel Montes Ledesma (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Fountain of Santo Domingo (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santiago de Querétaro.
Regarding Fountain of the Capulines. A 'capulin' is a type of tree found in Mexico which gives fruit similar to small cherries.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 6, 2018. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 220 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 6, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 2. submitted on July 12, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 3. submitted on August 6, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 4, 5. submitted on July 12, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.