Studna lásky, Medieval water well at Trenčín Castle, Slovakia.
Description
Studna lásky is a medieval well at Trenčín Castle that reaches 80 meters deep through solid rock. The water level stays constant between 12 and 15 meters, and a permanent exhibition in the nearby Gothic chapel tells about the well's construction and the stories attached to it.
History
Construction of the well started in the 1530s by castle soldiers and local laborers and took 40 years under Alexius Thurzo's oversight. This lengthy undertaking shaped the castle's history and showed the engineering skill of that era.
Culture
The well carries the name 'Well of Love' from the story of Omar, who dug it to free his beloved Fatima from castle owner Stefan Zápolský. This tale remains alive in the stories and displays visitors encounter today and gives the place its romantic significance.
Practical
Visitors can explore the permanent exhibition about the well's construction and legends in the nearby Gothic chapel. The best time to visit is on dry days when you can see the depth and structure of the well more clearly from above.
Did you know?
The well was never fed by a natural spring but functions as a rainwater reservoir carved through the castle's rocky foundation. This practical water storage shows how castle dwellers secured their water supply in difficult terrain.
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