Water Fountain

Introduction

Brno's old town squares are dotted with several beautiful, distinctive fountains that add lively water features and artistic charm to the public spaces of this Moravian city — a delightful touch while roaming the old town. Scattered across the squares and street corners of Brno's old town, the most famous and eye-catching is the magnificent Baroque Parnas Fountain on the Cabbage Market Square (Zelný trh, a historic traditional fruit-and-vegetable market square still in business today). Built in the late 17th century, this fountain is grand and richly ornate, with a rocky base of craggy artificial rock on which are carved the imperial eagle, chained allegorical figures (symbolizing conquered lands) and, at the top, the goddess Europa holding a scepter — a fine Baroque art masterpiece and a distinctive Brno landmark. Other squares (such as Freedom Square) also feature fountains or water features. These fountains are not only practical public facilities but vivid expressions of Brno's civic art and history; their spraying water brings coolness and liveliness to the squares, and their fine carvings invite close appreciation. Strolling Brno's old town, take note of these beautiful, artistic fountains — especially the splendid Parnas Baroque Fountain — for a delicate discovery of the city's public-art beauty.

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