Manduševac, Historic fountain in Ban Josip Jelačić Square, Zagreb, Croatia.
Manduševac is a circular stone fountain with a bronze basin that forms the centerpiece of Ban Josip Jelačić Square in downtown Zagreb. It sits on the plaza surrounded by decorative railings that mark the boundaries of the fountain area.
This location held a natural spring that supplied drinking water to medieval Zagreb and shaped where the early marketplace developed. The fountain underwent restoration work in 1986, bringing it back to its current form.
Local tradition tells of a girl named Manda who helped a thirsty knight at this spring, a story that connected the water source to the city's name and remains part of Zagreb's folklore. People passing through the square often pause to acknowledge this tale.
The fountain sits in the heart of the main square and works as a natural meeting and orientation point for exploring central Zagreb. Access is straightforward from all directions, making it easy to find your way around the old town area.
This fountain marks where Zagreb's first marketplace grew because merchants gathered around the water source. Many people passing through today do not realize they are standing on one of the city's oldest commercial locations.
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