Four Seasons Fountain (kašna "Ctvero rocních období), Horice, Czech Republic
Posted by: 
vraatja
N 50° 22.134 E 015° 37.969
33U E 545003 N 5579838
Fountain of "Four Seasons (Ctvero rocních období)" from 1957 in small park located on central square of town Horice
Waymark Code: WMBWNX
Location: Královéhradecký kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 06/28/2011
Views: 96
Fountain called "Four Seasons (Ctvero rocních období)" was installed in small park located on central square of town Horice (Jiri z Podebrad square) in 1957 and it is a work of local sculptor, professor of Sculptor School, Josef Kalfus. The fountain replaced an old fountain with winged lion, which had stood here since 1888. In the centre of hexagonal reservoir there is a statuary of four young people (two boys and two girls) who are dressed according to given season (e.g. boy with swimsuit and model of sailboat in his hands symbolizes summer).
Web Link: Not listed
|
Visit Instructions:
Please post another photo of the fountain and tell us your opinion about the fountain.