There is a fountain of youth: it is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of people you love. When you learn to tap this source, you will truly have defeated age. Sophia Loren This magnificent Roman Fountain is located in the center of Huntington Park. The original Fontana delle Tartarughe is still functioning in Piazza Mattei, Rome, Italy. It was designed in 1581 by Giacomo della Porta but owes much of its grace and charm to the bronze figures sculpted by Taddeo Landini. The original fountain featured slender bronze youths riding dolphins and was called, "Fountain of the Dolphins." Pope Alexander VII commissioned Vatican artist Gian Lorenzo Bernini to restore the fountain in 1658-59. As a part of his restoration, Bernini added the struggling tortoises to complete the composition. Thereafter, the fountain became known by its current name Fountain of the Tortoises. Thank you for stopping by. I really do appreciate all your views,comments and favs. It is greatly appreciated.