Parnas fountain, Baroque fountain in Zelny trh, Brno, Czech Republic
The Parnas fountain is a baroque stone fountain in Zelny trh, the main market square of Brno's old town in the Czech Republic. A figure of Apollo stands at its center, surrounded by carved mythological figures from which water flows down into stone basins.
The fountain was originally built in the late 17th century to supply water to the people using the market square. It was later restored in the 19th century under architect Franz Špilar, who gave it much of the form it has today.
The name Parnas comes from Mount Parnassus, the mythological home of the Muses in ancient Greek tradition. Locals and visitors alike pass by the fountain daily on their way through the market, often pausing to look at the carved figures up close.
The fountain stands in the open center of Zelny trh and is easy to reach on foot from most parts of the old town. The square itself is an active market, so visiting in the morning gives a good sense of how the space is used day to day.
Although the fountain looks like a single unified work, its sculptures were made by several different sculptors. This explains the subtle differences in style between the figures that become noticeable when you look at them closely.
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