From Rome To New York: The Angel Of The Waters

Jan 23, 2024 785

BY: Maria Teresa Cometto

In the heart of Central Park there is an angel. It is the Angel of the Waters statue, which appeared on the Bethesda Fountain on May 31, 1873. It has since earned a place among the city’s icons — a deserved place for its classical beauty, although not everyone knows that it is much more: a symbol of love, harmony, healing, and rebirth, as the historical motivation for its creation affirms.

Scenes from countless movies have been filmed at its feet. In Disney’s fairy tale Enchanted (2007), a worldwide box-office hit and one of the most cheerful and imaginative, the protagonist Giselle sings That’s How You Know — that’s how you know if it’s true love — in the fountain square, surrounded by a festive and colorful musical ensemble. 

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SOURCE: https://www.gothamcenter.org

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