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100 meters from the National Capitol of Cuba, is the Fountain of India o Fountain of Noble Havana.Inaugurated on February 15, 1837, at the initiative of the Count of Villanueva. It was sculpted in Italy, with the collaboration of Gerolamo Rossi, Antonio Boggiano and the famous sculptor Giuseppe Gaggini.

It represents the figure of a seated Indian maiden, 2.10 meters tall, with the city's coat of arms in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left hand.

However, without denying its appreciable technical qualities, several legends increase the symbolism and the captivating attraction of the famous Fountain of Noble Havana.

Count one legend that, during the night before the inauguration of Fountain of India, in the city of Havana A strong wind blew, so strong that it destroyed numerous houses and brought down countless trees. However, the delicate fabric that protects the marble of the Fountain of Noble Havana, still unrevealed, remained immovable, as if the spirit of her aboriginal ancestors protected her.

Likewise, another legend claims that the Fountain of India is closely linked to the name of the city. It is said legend that as part of their voyage around the Island, the Spanish conquistadors arrived at the bay, the current port of Carenas, and there they were received by a young aboriginal woman of unparalleled beauty.

According to legendThe Spaniards asked her what it was called, and she said, “Havana.” They asked her to name the place, and she said again, “Havana.”

This legend has survived five centuries, thanks to the marble standing in the statue of the Fountain of India o Fountain of Noble Havana. This Source It is an elegant representation of that beautiful aborigine, wife of the chief Habaguanex, who with her answers named Havana.