Fontána v parku Boženy Němcové Fountain

Welcome to Božena Germans Park. You are standing in front of one of the most important and beautiful elements of this green space. Before we dig deeper and explore all the details right in front of your eyes, just stop for a moment. Feel the surrounding atmosphere. Listen to the gentle, rhythmic sound of water that blends with the noise of trees and the calm of this place. In front of you is a Neo-Baroque fountain, which is not just an ordinary water element, but a real work of art, which carries the mast of ancient history. Look at its shapes, how light reflects from the surface and how water moves constantly. This fountain is the heart of the park and also a silent witness to the many changes that this city and our entire country have undergone.

Now that you've gotten used to her presence, let's go back in time together and find out how this monument got here. Her story is fascinating and full of unexpected twists. This beautiful fountain wasn't always part of this park. Her journey began a long time ago, in '83. That's when it was built in the park near the castle in Solce. Imagine that time when this fountain was part of a rich, private environment of the castle park where it served as an ornament for noble gardens. But history can be relentless and sometimes painful. In the year one thousand nine hundred fifty-three there was an event that changed everything - the castle in Solce was demolished. With his demise, it seemed that even this beautiful fountain could disappear forever or be forgotten. Fortunately, something else has happened. After several years of reflection and preparation, exactly in the year of a thousand nine hundred seventy, the fountain was moved here, to Fryštát, to Božena Nemcová Park. In this way, it has been preserved for future generations and has acquired a new home where it can now be a public treasure.

Now let's take a close look at what you're seeing. Note the style in which the whole work is done. It's a neo-Baroque style, which means we're looking for movement, dynamics and rich decoration in its shapes. By looking at you, you will surely be drawn immediately by the sculpture that decorate the top of the fountain. Look at the little playful characters that are here. It's a putti, that's one of those baby, mythical beings that are totally typical of this style. Their presence gives the whole piece ease and joy. Next to them, you'll see another important element - the dolphin. Notice how this work is masterfully processed. Even when you're looking at the replica, the quality of work is overwhelming. The original sculpture was made of a rare Swedish stone, which gives the whole part its unmistakable texture and beauty. Look at the dolphin - it is from its mouth that sprays out a watermark that gives the entire composition life and constant movement. Even the shape of the pool that the water falls into is very interesting. It has this strange, oval shape that we call a quadrilobus. This fine geometry creates a perfect basis for the whole sculpture work.

Perhaps you can think of one important question that has something to do with what you're watching. Why do they say you see a line? This is because in the year one thousand nine hundred eighty eight there was another important change. To preserve the original, rare sculpture with putty and dolphin, in that year it was moved directly to the castle to be protected in the interior. This faithful replica, which you now admire, was built at the place where the original stood. It's the way we managed to preserve the visual beauty of this place without compromising the original work of art. This whole monument has also undergone recent care. In the year two thousand fifteen the fountain was carefully repaired again and the sculpture restored so that for you and for those who come after you it would remain in such excellent condition. It is thanks to these efforts that this fountain is now recognised as a cultural monument of the Czech Republic.

There's one other thing that might interest you. Imagine the path this Swedish stone has taken. From the distant northern landscapes to the crown of this water work. And think about how this one object became a symbol of endurance. Even though the environment changed, even though the lock was destroyed, and even though the seats had to change, this fountain remained. It's a symbol of how people can protect what's beautiful and how they can transfer history from one place to another.

Now that you know the secret of this fountain, its history and its details, we invite you to further explore. The Božena German Park offers many other corners worth discovering. Take a walk on his travels, feel calm and enjoy the beauty of this day. Thank you for spending this moment with us and paying attention to this wonderful memory. We wish you a pleasant walk.