Roland Fountain, Renaissance fountain in Main Square, Slovakia
The fountain features a circular basin measuring 9 meters in diameter with a 10.5-meter central column topped by a knight statue.
King Maximilian II commissioned this fountain in 1572 after a fire during his coronation revealed the need for water reservoirs.
The central knight statue, representing either Roland or King Maximilian II, stands as a symbol of protection for the city rights.
The fountain remains accessible throughout the year in the Old Town, with nearby public transportation stops at Jesenskeho and Namestie SNP.
According to local tradition, the statue turns and bows toward the former town hall at midnight on New Year's Eve.
Location: Old Town of Bratislava
Inception: January 1, 1572
Address: Hlavné námestie, 811 01 Bratislava-Staré Mesto, Slovakia 811 01 Bratislava 811 01 Bratislava
Website: http://bratislava.sk
GPS coordinates: 48.14333,17.10833
Latest update: March 3, 2025 21:33
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