Litinová kašna Fountain

Welcome to Fryštát. You have just stopped in the heart of this place, in Masaryk Square, where you are welcomed by this incredible water unit. You're standing right in front of a cast iron fountain, which is the absolute dominance of this entire space. If you look around you, you'll see how this water part immediately attracts the attention of every bystander and becomes the center of everything. It's a place where history, art and living water meet. The whole building is very high and looks very noble, as it reaches a height of five meters. The whole structure is built on a wide circular sandstone tank with a diameter of seven metres. This sandstone base gives the whole part a sense of stability, strength and deep connection to the soil, while the cast iron part itself excels with its fineness and rich decoration.

Let us now move further into the past together so that we can understand how this water world was created and how it changed over the centuries. The history of this place is not short, it's a long story that stretches back hundreds of years. Already in the year one thousand five hundred thirty-nine here, the village bricklayer had removed the original wooden tank. Imagine the work at that time, with the help of masters from far-off landscapes, creating this place for water at a time when every building was a great effort. Over time, however, the needs of the city and technology changed, and in the year one thousand seven hundred ninety-three a new, stronger brick tank was built. But what you admire today with admiration is a work from another, more industrialized period. In a thousand and nine hundred, according to the precise drawings of Master George Wirth, this new cast iron fountain was built. It was this moment that made a big difference to Fryštát because the fountain gained its present form and elegance. But in order for this treasure to survive for centuries and still to please us so beautifully, in the year one thousand nine hundred and eighty-three a thorough restaurant and gilding had to be carried out, thanks to which the fountain shines again with its original shine and beauty.

Now pay attention to all the wonderful details that are right in front of your eyes. While you're looking at the cast iron body of the fountain, notice how richly decorated it is with plant motifs. These shapes of leaves and flowers give metal a sense of nature and life, as if metal plants really intersect with living water. If you look closer, you can see other fascinating creatures. There are dolphin sculptures that, by their motion, provide a whole dynamic and remind us of the endless movement of water. And then there are those little gentlemen, putta. There are just four of them, and each of them has an important mission. Each putto represents one of the four seasons, which reminds us of the constant cycle of nature. And if you raise your eyes even higher to the top, you will see the most beautiful ending. It is a gilded rose, which in the rays of the sun must sparkle beautifully and act as the crown of the whole work. And of course, the most important thing is the water itself. Watch how it comes out of the bowl and how it flows beautifully through the heads of the lions. These lion heads add grandeur, strength and a certain majestic gesture to the whole structure.

This beauty is also supported by prominent personalities who have left their mark in the history of this place. The main architect whose vision and precise drawings allowed us to see this work was Georg Wirth. His work was absolutely crucial to the creation of this cast-iron beauty that you see right now. In the history of this place and its development there are also other names associated with the care of this square and its monuments such as Meurer or Spangarc. Their contribution and work helped keep this place in beauty and ensure that these monuments remain a part of the city's life for future generations.

If you want to find something that really surprises you and captures you, focus on the fascinating four-stage level of decorating. Each level is like another chapter in a book that tells the story of the world around us. The putts I was talking about are not just an ordinary ornament, but a symbol of life in its full diversity and constant transformation. And the golden rose on top? It's not just for decoration, but it serves as a symbol of perfection that closes this whole water track and connects it to the heavens. It is fascinating how in one work the strength of a lion, the fineness of plants, the playfulness of children and the shine of gold in one harmonious whole.

I hope you enjoyed this short tour and that you enjoyed seeing this beauty. But don't stop at this one place. Fryštát has many more surprises and secrets waiting for you to discover. So continue along the square, feel the atmosphere of this historic city and enjoy your trip every moment. Thank you for being with us. Goodbye.