Art & Places: Dataran Merdeka Fountain, KL
Posted on | February 24, 2013 | 21 Comments
If you are visiting Dataran Merdeka (Independence Square) in Kuala Lumpur, do take the time to look for the fountain situated near the flag-pole here. And also, please look at the very interesting details of the fountain.
Also known as Queen Victoria Fountain, this fountain was imported from England and assembled in 1897. The fountain was originally erected at Market Square, but was moved to Dataran Merdeka (previously known as Parade Ground) upon objection from the police as it obstructed the traffic flow. This fountain was erected as a tribute to the Queen.
The base of the fountain is a basin and from the centre, an octagon-shaped marble stones rise to support five tiers of basins and above them, a pinnacle where the water comes out. The basins are decorated with floral and shell reliefs.
The art nouveau fountain features Heraldic creatures of lions and dragons that I supposed to represent the Victorian empire. Nevertheless, the iconic beasts have been characterized as having the intelligence, loyalty, honesty, and strength necessary to guard what is valued.
The combination colors of green, blue and brown represents the colors of nature; tree, sky and earth.
Location: Jalan Raja, 50150 Kuala Lumpur.
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Salam Emila…monumen yang kita tak sangka punya keindahan sebab setiap hari orang lalu lalang sekitar kawasan monumen ini tapi tak nampak keindahan dan cerita di sebaliknya. tahniah Emila…menarik
Kagum dengan akak.
really.
Kalau orang lain pergi tempat jauh-jauh untuk travel, akak cuma pergi satu tempat dan observe satu-satu.
Dengan tambahan info dan cerita di sebaliknya. MENARIK!
Wah, satu lagi inspirasi untuk saya
So pretty place
I hope to bring family go see if hubby okay
I don’t know go by myself
xpernah pergi seruis sgt… nak lepak2 kl agak susah sb jam
masa bujang selalu pergi..
Queen Victoria Fountain… jauh sejarahnya…
silih berganti orang lalu di tepinya setiap hari
Tu la. Ada banyak lagi, nanti Kak Em akan hunt for all public arts di KL.
Tapi berapa orang saja yang tahu sejarahnya..
Terima kasih K.Em sebab beri maklumat
Sama-sama Syuq.
Alamak. Kak Em lupa letak reference. Nanti Kak Em cari dan letak.
KL so jam no sure when he want to go
Another friend maybe know she good find way in KL