Gloriette kút, Eclectic architectural fountain in Széchenyi Hill, Hungary.
Gloriette kút is a hexagonal fountain structure on Széchenyi Hill with a balustrade and central flagpole. The site marks where hot water springs emerge from deep underground sources.
The fountain was originally built in 1884 at Heroes Square by architect Miklos Ybl. It was moved to Széchenyi Hill in 1898 to make room for the Millennium Monument.
The fountain reflects how Budapest became fascinated with thermal waters in the late 1800s and shaped the city's identity around bathing culture. Today, the site stands as a reminder of that discovery that changed urban life.
The site sits on a hillside and is reachable by well-marked paths. Visitors should expect steps and uneven terrain when approaching the fountain structure.
The fountain emerged from one of Europe's deepest wells in the 1800s - a 970 meter shaft drilled by engineer Vilmos Zsigmondy. This engineering feat made it possible to bring hot water to the surface.
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