Maxmiliánův vodovod

The Maxmiliánův vodovod is a classical water distribution system featuring a square-shaped structure with a fountain that flows continuously. The building has a pediment wall oriented toward both Kroměříž Castle and the Mill Gate.

Bishop Maxmilian Joseph Sommerau-Beckh commissioned this water system in 1838 to transport water from springs on Barbořina Hill into the city. It was built to replace an older water tower that had previously stood in Štěchovice.

The cast iron coat of arms of Bishop Maxmilian Joseph is displayed at the center of the pediment wall, with a Latin inscription running beneath the cornice. This marking shows how important the water supply was for the city and those who lived there.

The water flowing from the fountain is not suitable for drinking today and serves primarily practical purposes for the city. The structure maintains its original function of distributing water across the area and remains part of the working infrastructure.

The system was designed by architect Anton Arche and demonstrates early 19th-century engineering methods. Its construction shows how water could be efficiently moved over distances into urban areas at that time.