# The University of Pretoria says Hatfield Campus’ lily pond, which was built in 1960, has since been a place of tranquillity and a source of inspiration for budding painters and sketch artists. The pond was inspired by French impressionist Claude Monet’s famous series of lily pond paintings featuring a Japanese bridge and a variety of hybrid lilies. The pond currently holds an estimated 13 varieties of species of water lilies. The university says the pond underwent a major renovation in 2011 and continues to serve as a living museum.
UP’s Monet-inspired picture-perfect pond is a place of tranquillity