Samson fountain, Baroque fountain at Peterhof Palace, Russia
The Samson Fountain features a bronze statue depicting Samson forcing open a lion's jaws, with water streaming 20 meters into the air.
Created in 1735 and rebuilt in 1802 by Mikhail Kozlovsky, the fountain commemorates Russia's victory over Sweden at the Battle of Poltava.
The fountain represents the biblical tale of Samson, linking Peter the Great's strength to the character from the Book of Judges.
The fountain operates from spring through autumn using a natural water supply system without mechanical pumps, relying on elevation for water flow.
During World War II, German forces removed the original statue, leading to its recreation by sculptors Simonov and Mikhailov in 1947.
Location: Petergof
Creator: Mikhail Ivanovich Kozlovsky
GPS coordinates: 59.88521,29.90919
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:52
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