An architectural masterpiece from the 17th century Apollo's fountain lies between the Grand Canal and the Great Lawn, making it a firm part of the Grande Perspective in the gardens of Versailles, as planned by André Le Nôtre. Rising majestically from the centre of the fountain is Apollo's chariot team - a group of thirteen lead statues symbolising the sun god's journey. Apollo bursts from the water to light up the world, his chariot harnessed to four spirited steeds, accompanied by a cherub. Surrounding him are four sea creatures and four tritons located at the four cardinal points of the
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