Ganymede's fountain, Bratislava, Decorative fountain at Hviezdoslavovo Square, Slovakia.
The fountain features a central statue of Ganymede with three pairs of aquatic animals, including water turtles, frogs, and crayfish around its stone bowl.
Viktor Tilgner designed this Neo-Baroque fountain in 1888 as a gift from the first savings bank of Bratislava to the city administration.
The fountain incorporates figures of children holding four species of Danube fish: carp, catfish, sander, and pike, representing local river fauna.
Located directly in front of the Slovak National Theatre, the fountain remains accessible throughout the day and offers wheelchair access for visitors.
Water flows through the mouths of sculpted fish into the basin, making this the first purely decorative fountain in Bratislava's history.
Location: Bratislava
Inception: 1888
Creator: Viktor Tilgner
Architectural style: baroque revival
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Made from material: bronze
GPS coordinates: 48.14220,17.10972
Latest update: March 13, 2025 11:18
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