kašna na Masarykově náměstí v Děčíně Fountain

Welcome to the heart of Decin. They just stopped at one of the most important and beautiful points in this city. Before your eyes, there is a beautiful fountain that has a name in it that makes everyone feel something unusual, delicate and perhaps even a little magical - people call it the Fairy Cough. Feel the atmosphere as the water moves and how this object dominates the entire Masaryk Square. It's a place where history meets the day-to-day life of the city, where time stops, and where you can just look and get carried away by the beauty of the neighborhood.

But in order to really understand why this place is so special, we need to go back deep into the past together and imagine what it stood for earlier. The place where you now see water and art shapes had a completely different, much more serious and quiet form in the past. More than a century ago, it was not a fountain, but a Loretan chapel. This chapel was not just an ordinary building, it served as a final resting place for the owners of the entire Děčín estate, i.e. the noble family of Thun-Hohenstein. It was a place full of nobility and peace. However, time passes and cities change. In '85, this chapel was demolished, making room for something new that would be better suited to the needs of a growing city.

However, this change was not immediate. After removing the chapel, the city had to find a way to revive this place. This is where the story of modern Decin begins. In '88, a special money box was created at the city savings bank. This fund was designed to create a new, representative building in this place. It was a gesture from city officials who wanted the square to get its face and make people feel good about themselves. The process of creation was long and required patience. It was in ninety-six that a crucial moment came when the first art sketch and model was born to give this porridge its final form.

Now pay attention to the very piece that you have right in front of you. Notice the fluent and organic lines. This fountain is a masterpiece in the spirit of Art Nouveau. If you don't know this expression, imagine a style that avoids sharp edges and instead loves shapes that resemble nature, plants and fine movements of water. The whole piece was inhaled by sculptor Rudolf Emanuel Weyr. He was the one who was able to combine the strength of the stone or the material with the lightness you perceive right now. The whole building was finally completed in a thousand and nine hundred and seven and has since served as a symbol of the city.

Look at Weyre's work floating in the square. Even though it's solid construction, the Art Nouveau style makes it seem like it's in constant motion, like the water that flows through it. Feel the harmony between the artistic purpose and the space around it. The fountain is not just an object, it is the center around which life revolves in this square.

It is interesting to realize how this place has changed over the years and how cared for to remain beautiful. The history of the fountain is not only about its origin, but also about its preservation. In 82, the fountain went through an important renewal, which added one specific element - concrete flower, which added another layer to the whole. And to make the fountain and the whole square look as great as it is today, it must have undergone a modern revitalization between two thousand seven and two thousand eight. Thanks to these works, today the fountain is in such good condition and can still please us so beautifully.

If you're looking for a little mystery or interesting in this place, think about the contrast that stands here. In this place, where there was once silence of the burial place of the noble family, there is now joy, noise of water and laughter of people. It's a fascinating transition from a place that resembles death and end to a place that celebrates life, movement and beauty. This transformation from chapel to fairy-tale fountain is the best proof of how the city can evolve and how the old place can give a whole new, light meaning.

I hope this brief insight into the history and art of this place has enriched you. You're standing in a place where the past connects to the present. Now that you know the story of the Fairy Cough and know who created it and what happened here before, you can move on with a new view of the world. See the rest of the square, feel the atmosphere of Decin and continue to explore all the hidden treasures this city has to offer. I wish you a nice walk and enjoy every moment in this wonderful city. Goodbye.