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Wordless Wednesday - Morelia's Fuente Las Tarascas

Wednesday May 20, 2009
Morelia's Tarascan Fountain
Photo by Alexander H. M. Cascone licensed under Creative Commons

The Fuente Las Tarascas (Tarascan Fountain) is a Morelia landmark. The fountain shows three indigenous women holding up a huge basket full of fruit. In the background you can see Morelia's aqueduct.

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May 20, 2009 at 11:19 am
(1) Nancy says:

I really like this fountain. It seems to celebrate the best of Mexico’s past, present and future.

May 20, 2009 at 12:41 pm
(2) Newlyweds Guide Francesca says:

Sitting near a fountain is peaceful and lovely. What I find interesting about this one is that the women are holding it all together. Isn’t that always the way?

May 20, 2009 at 1:31 pm
(3) Beth says:

That’s a neat fountain! What a great place for contemplation, and the fountain gives you a place to jump off from. :)

May 20, 2009 at 2:28 pm
(4) Susan Adcox says:

Lovely fountain. Morelia sounds like a fascinating place.

May 20, 2009 at 2:57 pm
(5) Anya says:

The Fountain is a BEAUTY :) ))
Great shot !!

May 20, 2009 at 4:18 pm
(6) Connie G. says:

Lovely fountain. The detail on the women is amazing. It looks like a refreshing place to sit and people watch for a bit.

May 20, 2009 at 5:39 pm
(7) Sukhmandir Kaur says:

How Beautiful, I love fountains.

May 20, 2009 at 10:38 pm
(8) Kerry says:

This picture made me so want to go see it so I can hear the water. I love the sound of fountains.

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