List of fountains in Bratislava
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This is a list of fountains, drinking fountains and water wells in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia
. Approximately half of the over 130 fountains found in the city form part of the picturesque landscape of the medieval Old Town
borough of Bratislava
(formerly Pressburg). Many of the newer fountains are fine examples of socialist era building of modern suburbs of Bratislava. Some fountains (like the Roland Fountain
and the Ganymede's fountain) are part of almost every guided tour of the city, while others (like the fountain Earth - planet of peace in front of the Presidential palace) form part of everyday life in the city and are important meeting points in Bratislava. The oldest fountain in the city is the Roland Fountain
from 1572 located in the Old Town. The biggest is Fontána Družby on Námestie Slobody
, Old Town. The smallest fountain in Bratislava is Girl with a deer on Hviezdoslavovo námestie
, Old Town.
One fountain, the Fountain for Suzan in Ružinov
, was specially built as the central setting of the 1986 movie of the same name by Slovak director Dušan Rapoš
. Fountain for Suzan is still widely known in Slovakia, despite the fountain itself, hidden behind apartment houses, quickly fell into obscurity. Moreover, it was built as a movie prop, without access to public water or electricity. During shooting, the fountain was attached to a cistern truck filled with water. In 2008 the fountain was reconstructed and made functional for the first time.
As of today, 42 fountains are taken care of by the municipal company Paming - Mestský investor pamiatkovej obnovy, together with 11 small drinking water fountains and 3 water wells, the rest is owned by the Bratislava city boroughs and various private companies and hotels. Annual budget for running and maintenance of the fountains under Paming is approximately 150 000 €. Four fountains under Paming were out of order in the 2010 summer season: fountain on Námestie slobody, fountain on Námestie M. Benku, fountain on Uránová Street and fountain on Borská Street. All four would require reconstruction before being able to function again.
Among the fountains that no longer exist is the Fontána v Rozáriu (Fountain in the rosarium) by Ladislav Majerský (statue), which was originally built in Sad Janka Kráľa
, Petržalka
in 1937. The statue of a woman was later moved (without the fountain) into the area of swimming pool at Tehelné pole and in the 1970s the water reservoir was removed from Sad Janka Kráľa
(together with the rosarium).
Other removed fountain Mária (Maria) from 1976 was designed by Pavel Mikšík
for City Park Medic garden in Bratislava as a kinetic piece using sound and light effects. Made of stainless steel resting on ceramic plateau, its mobile parts were powered by water and some parts could be moved around by playing children. During the time the City Park in Bratislava was renovated, the statue was moved temporarily to the Štrkovec part of Ružinov
. It was replaced by another fountain, Labutia fontána (Swan fountain) by Pavel Mikšík
in 1986.
, Námestie SNP and Medic garden in Bratislava. They are made of Cuban marble and stainless steel. In the city park of the Aspremonte Palace called Medic garden you can find Pavel Mikšík's composition of three drinking fountains. Various heights are implemented and the smallest of the group is accessible to the children as well, who are often coming for a refreshment from the nearby playground. Made of marble and stainless steel in 1986. There are 3 drinking fountains in Sad Janka Kráľa
, Petržalka
.
As of today, none of the water well
s are actually used and they serve a purely decorative function.
Slovakia
The Slovak Republic is a landlocked state in Central Europe. It has a population of over five million and an area of about . Slovakia is bordered by the Czech Republic and Austria to the west, Poland to the north, Ukraine to the east and Hungary to the south...
. Approximately half of the over 130 fountains found in the city form part of the picturesque landscape of the medieval Old Town
Old Town, Bratislava
The Old Town of Bratislava is the historic center and one of the boroughs of Bratislava, in the Bratislava Region of Slovakia. It is coextensive with the smallest Slovak administrative district by area, Bratislava I. It contains the small, but preserved medieval city center, Bratislava Castle and...
borough of Bratislava
Bratislava
Bratislava is the capital of Slovakia and, with a population of about 431,000, also the country's largest city. Bratislava is in southwestern Slovakia on both banks of the Danube River. Bordering Austria and Hungary, it is the only national capital that borders two independent countries.Bratislava...
(formerly Pressburg). Many of the newer fountains are fine examples of socialist era building of modern suburbs of Bratislava. Some fountains (like the Roland Fountain
Roland Fountain
The Roland Fountain is the most famous fountain in Bratislava, Slovakia, as well as one of the city's important landmarks. It is located in the Old Town, in the Main Square....
and the Ganymede's fountain) are part of almost every guided tour of the city, while others (like the fountain Earth - planet of peace in front of the Presidential palace) form part of everyday life in the city and are important meeting points in Bratislava. The oldest fountain in the city is the Roland Fountain
Roland Fountain
The Roland Fountain is the most famous fountain in Bratislava, Slovakia, as well as one of the city's important landmarks. It is located in the Old Town, in the Main Square....
from 1572 located in the Old Town. The biggest is Fontána Družby on Námestie Slobody
Námestie Slobody
Námestie Slobody is one of the best known squares in Bratislava, Slovakia. It is situated in the central part of the Staré Mesto district....
, Old Town. The smallest fountain in Bratislava is Girl with a deer on Hviezdoslavovo námestie
Hviezdoslavovo námestie
In Slovakia, there is a Hviezdoslav Square in the following towns:* in Bratislava, see Hviezdoslavovo námestie * in Námestovo, see Hviezdoslavovo námestie...
, Old Town.
One fountain, the Fountain for Suzan in Ružinov
Ružinov
Ružinov is a borough of eastern Bratislava. It is the city's second most populated borough, housing over 70,000 inhabitants.-History:In place of today's Ružinov there were originally meadows, pastures, grasslands and woodland, interspersed with islands and channels of the Danube. The people living...
, was specially built as the central setting of the 1986 movie of the same name by Slovak director Dušan Rapoš
Dusan Rapos
Dušan Rapoš is a Slovak film director, screenwriter and composer. He is married to Eva Vejmělková, a famous Czech actress. Initially, he was a journalist and worked as an editor at Slovak Radio...
. Fountain for Suzan is still widely known in Slovakia, despite the fountain itself, hidden behind apartment houses, quickly fell into obscurity. Moreover, it was built as a movie prop, without access to public water or electricity. During shooting, the fountain was attached to a cistern truck filled with water. In 2008 the fountain was reconstructed and made functional for the first time.
As of today, 42 fountains are taken care of by the municipal company Paming - Mestský investor pamiatkovej obnovy, together with 11 small drinking water fountains and 3 water wells, the rest is owned by the Bratislava city boroughs and various private companies and hotels. Annual budget for running and maintenance of the fountains under Paming is approximately 150 000 €. Four fountains under Paming were out of order in the 2010 summer season: fountain on Námestie slobody, fountain on Námestie M. Benku, fountain on Uránová Street and fountain on Borská Street. All four would require reconstruction before being able to function again.
List of fountains in Bratislava
| Image | Name / Translation | Year | Artist | Location / Coordinates | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximiliánova fontána / Roland Fountain Roland Fountain The Roland Fountain is the most famous fountain in Bratislava, Slovakia, as well as one of the city's important landmarks. It is located in the Old Town, in the Main Square.... | 1572 | Andreas Luttringer | Hlavné námestie Hlavné námestie (Bratislava) Hlavné námestie is one of the best known squares in Bratislava, Slovakia. It is located in the Old Town and it is often considered to be the center of the city.... , Old Town | Major reconstruction in mid-18th century, outer pool added in 2006 | |
| Fontána Svätý Juraj / Fountain of Saint George | 16?? | Juraj Lippay jr., Alojz Rigele Alojz Rigele Alojz Rigele was a sculptor. He was the creator of many statues in and on houses in Bratislava .As a winner of Péter Pázmány's epitaph , Rigele got a 2-year study opportunity at Rome.... | inside the Primate's Palace Primate's Palace The Primate's Palace is a neo-Classical palace in Bratislava's Old Town. It was built from 1778 to 1781 for Archbishop József Batthyány, after the design of architect Melchior Hefele.... courtyard, Old Town | Built in the mid-17th century in the Grassalkovich Palace garden, moved to its current location in 1930 | |
| Fontána s levom or Lev s erbom / Fountain with the lion | 16?? | unknown author | in front of Old Marketplace, Námestie SNP, Old Town | Built in the 17th century | |
| Žena s krčahom / Woman with a vase | 1804 | Feigler family, current version by Juraj Puškár, Andrej Baník | Františkánske námestie, Old Town | ||
| Tritón a nymfa / Triton and the nymph | 1874 | Viktor Oskar Tilgner Viktor Oskar Tilgner Viktor Oskar Tilgner was an Austrian sculptor of German origin. He is a representative of neo-baroque in Austria.- See also :* Tilgner* List of fountains in Bratislava... | inside the Mirbach Palace Mirbach Palace Mirbach Palace is a Rococo-style palace in the Old Town, Bratislava, built from 1768 to 1770 for Bratislava brewer Michal Spech. The palace is named after its last owner, Count Emil Mirbach.... building, Old Town | Current version from 1981, technically it is not a fountain | |
| Ganymédova fontána / Ganymede's Ganymede (mythology) In Greek mythology, Ganymede is a divine hero whose homeland was Troy. Homer describes Ganymede as the most beautiful of mortals. In the best-known myth, he is abducted by Zeus, in the form of an eagle, to serve as cup-bearer in Olympus. Some interpretations of the myth treat it as an allegory of... fountain | 1888 | Viktor Oskar Tilgner Viktor Oskar Tilgner Viktor Oskar Tilgner was an Austrian sculptor of German origin. He is a representative of neo-baroque in Austria.- See also :* Tilgner* List of fountains in Bratislava... | Hviezdoslavovo námestie Hviezdoslavovo námestie In Slovakia, there is a Hviezdoslav Square in the following towns:* in Bratislava, see Hviezdoslavovo námestie * in Námestovo, see Hviezdoslavovo námestie... , Old Town | It was sponsored by Slovak Savings Bank | |
| Kačacia fontána / Duck fountain | 1914 | Robert Kühmayer | Šafárikovo námestie, Old Town (upper part of the square) | ||
| Cikacia fontána s rybou / Pissing fountain with a fish | N/A | unknown author | Uršulínska Street, Old Town | Oldest part from 1572 | |
| Dievča so srnkou / Girl with a deer | 1942 | Alojz Rigele Alojz Rigele Alojz Rigele was a sculptor. He was the creator of many statues in and on houses in Bratislava .As a winner of Péter Pázmány's epitaph , Rigele got a 2-year study opportunity at Rome.... , finished by Robert Kühmayer | Hviezdoslavovo námestie Hviezdoslavovo námestie In Slovakia, there is a Hviezdoslav Square in the following towns:* in Bratislava, see Hviezdoslavovo námestie * in Námestovo, see Hviezdoslavovo námestie... , Old Town | ||
| Poézia (Marína) / Poetry (Marina) | 1959 | Tibor Bártfay, Lívia Móryová | Šafárikovo námestie, Old Town (lower part of the square) | ||
| Fontána Družby (Lipový kvet) / Fountain of union (Linden Linden Linden is one of three English names for the tree genus Tilia . Several of the common names for species within the Tilia genus have Linden in their names... flower) | 1980 | Tibor Bártfay, Juraj Hovorka, Karol Lacko, Virgil Droppa, Juraj Hlavica | Námestie Slobody Námestie Slobody Námestie Slobody is one of the best known squares in Bratislava, Slovakia. It is situated in the central part of the Staré Mesto district.... , Old Town | Not functional | |
| Zem - planéta mieru / Earth - planet of peace | 1982 | Tibor Bártfay, Pavel Mikšík Pavel Miksik Pavel Mikšík is a Slovak architect and designer working in the field of fountain design.-Biography:Pavel Mikšík was born in Bratislava, Czechoslovakia. He was introduced to fine arts in early childhood by his father. In school he excelled in both drawing and technical subjects... , Karol Lacko | Hodžovo námestie Hodžovo námestie Hodžovo námestie is a major square in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. The square is located at the edge of Old Town, in front of the Slovak Presidential Palace, some 5 minutes walking distance from the historical city center... , Old Town | Some sources claim it was built in 1984 | |
| Radosť zo života (Radosť) / Joy from life | 1983 | Tibor Bártfay, Pavel Mikšík Pavel Miksik Pavel Mikšík is a Slovak architect and designer working in the field of fountain design.-Biography:Pavel Mikšík was born in Bratislava, Czechoslovakia. He was introduced to fine arts in early childhood by his father. In school he excelled in both drawing and technical subjects... , Karol Lacko | garden of Grassalkovich Palace Grassalkovich Palace The Grassalkovich Palace is a palace in Bratislava and the residence of the president of Slovakia. It is situated on Hodžovo námestie, near the Summer Archbishop's Palace.... , Old Town | ||
| Labutia fontána / Swan fountain | 1986 | Pavel Mikšík Pavel Miksik Pavel Mikšík is a Slovak architect and designer working in the field of fountain design.-Biography:Pavel Mikšík was born in Bratislava, Czechoslovakia. He was introduced to fine arts in early childhood by his father. In school he excelled in both drawing and technical subjects... | Medic garden, Old Town | ||
| Fontána pred P. O. Hviezdoslavom a Vodný potok / Unknown name | 2002 | Oto Grossmann, Juraj Šimek | Hviezdoslavovo námestie Hviezdoslavovo námestie In Slovakia, there is a Hviezdoslav Square in the following towns:* in Bratislava, see Hviezdoslavovo námestie * in Námestovo, see Hviezdoslavovo námestie... , Old Town | ||
| Unknown name / Unknown name | N/A | unknown author | in front of Hotel Carlton, Hviezdoslavovo námestie Hviezdoslavovo námestie In Slovakia, there is a Hviezdoslav Square in the following towns:* in Bratislava, see Hviezdoslavovo námestie * in Námestovo, see Hviezdoslavovo námestie... , Old Town | ||
| Milenci / Lovers | 1959-1960 | Alexander Trizuljak (statue) | in front of Hotel Dukla (Apollo), Dulovo námestie, Ružinov Ružinov Ružinov is a borough of eastern Bratislava. It is the city's second most populated borough, housing over 70,000 inhabitants.-History:In place of today's Ružinov there were originally meadows, pastures, grasslands and woodland, interspersed with islands and channels of the Danube. The people living... | ||
| Unknown name / Unknown name | 2000 | Martin Lettrich | system of fountains in front of Polus City Center Polus City Center Polus City Center is an administrative and shopping-leisure centre in Bratislava, Slovakia opened in 2000. At one time it was the largest such centre in Slovakia.... on Vajnorská Street, Nové Mesto, Bratislava Nové Mesto, Bratislava Nové Mesto is a borough of Bratislava, in the Bratislava III district. It is located north and north-east of the Old Town. The borough also borders Rača, Vajnory, Ružinov, Lamač and Záhorská Bystrica boroughs.-History:... | ||
| Unknown name / Unknown name | N/A | unknown author | in front of Avion building Americké námestie, Old Town | ||
| Akt ženy (Zuzka) / Act of a woman (Susan) | N/A | unknown author | Karadžičová Street, Old Town | ||
| Marta / Martha | 1972–1974 | Pavel Mikšík Pavel Miksik Pavel Mikšík is a Slovak architect and designer working in the field of fountain design.-Biography:Pavel Mikšík was born in Bratislava, Czechoslovakia. He was introduced to fine arts in early childhood by his father. In school he excelled in both drawing and technical subjects... | in front of Palace of Justice Palace of Justice Palace of Justice may refer to:Places*Justizpalast *Law Courts of Brussels also known as Justitiepaleis van Brussel in Dutch and Palais de Justice de Bruxelles in French*Palace of Justice *Palace of Justice... , Záhradnícka Street, Old Town | ||
| Nataša / Natasha | 1972–1974 | Pavel Mikšík Pavel Miksik Pavel Mikšík is a Slovak architect and designer working in the field of fountain design.-Biography:Pavel Mikšík was born in Bratislava, Czechoslovakia. He was introduced to fine arts in early childhood by his father. In school he excelled in both drawing and technical subjects... | in front of Palace of Justice Palace of Justice Palace of Justice may refer to:Places*Justizpalast *Law Courts of Brussels also known as Justitiepaleis van Brussel in Dutch and Palais de Justice de Bruxelles in French*Palace of Justice *Palace of Justice... , Záhradnícka Street, Old Town | ||
| Fontána M. Benku / Fountain of M. Benka | N/A | unknown author | Námestie M. Benku, Old Town | Not functional | |
| Fontána s plastikou / Unknown name | 1937 | Sad Janka Kráľa Sad Janka Krála Sad Janka Kráľa . But former names were: .It is a park in Bratislava's Petržalka borough. It is located in the northern part of Petržalka, bordered by the Danube in the north, the Old Bridge access road in the east, a main road in the south and the Nový Most access road in the west. The park is one... , Petržalka Petržalka Petržalka ) is the largest borough of Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. Situated on the right bank of the river Danube, it is home to approximately 150,000 people.-History:Historical records of Petržalka exist from 1225... | |||
| Nika / Singing fountain (Nika) | N/A | unknown author | in front of Technopol Technopol Technopol is the second tallest building in Petržalka and one of the tallest building in Bratislava.It consists of two buildings 90 m height and is located in the Kutlíkova street, 17, surrounding Chorvátske rameno in front of John Paul II... building, Petržalka Petržalka Petržalka ) is the largest borough of Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. Situated on the right bank of the river Danube, it is home to approximately 150,000 people.-History:Historical records of Petržalka exist from 1225... | ||
| Unknown name / Unknown name | N/A | unknown author | Mánesovo námestie, Petržalka Petržalka Petržalka ) is the largest borough of Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. Situated on the right bank of the river Danube, it is home to approximately 150,000 people.-History:Historical records of Petržalka exist from 1225... | ||
| Fontána pre Zuzanu / Fountain for Susan | 1985 | Ing. Arch. Miloš Kalina | Kupeckého Street, Ružinov Ružinov Ružinov is a borough of eastern Bratislava. It is the city's second most populated borough, housing over 70,000 inhabitants.-History:In place of today's Ružinov there were originally meadows, pastures, grasslands and woodland, interspersed with islands and channels of the Danube. The people living... | Built in 1985 as a movie prop, restored and made functional in 2008 | |
| Puk lipy / Unknown name | N/A | unknown author | I. Horvátha Street, Ružinov Ružinov Ružinov is a borough of eastern Bratislava. It is the city's second most populated borough, housing over 70,000 inhabitants.-History:In place of today's Ružinov there were originally meadows, pastures, grasslands and woodland, interspersed with islands and channels of the Danube. The people living... | ||
| Mária / Maria | N/A | unknown author | Prechtlová Street, Ružinov Ružinov Ružinov is a borough of eastern Bratislava. It is the city's second most populated borough, housing over 70,000 inhabitants.-History:In place of today's Ružinov there were originally meadows, pastures, grasslands and woodland, interspersed with islands and channels of the Danube. The people living... | ||
| Vejárová (Malá) / Unknown name | N/A | unknown author | inside A. Hlinka Park, Ružinovská Street, Ružinov Ružinov Ružinov is a borough of eastern Bratislava. It is the city's second most populated borough, housing over 70,000 inhabitants.-History:In place of today's Ružinov there were originally meadows, pastures, grasslands and woodland, interspersed with islands and channels of the Danube. The people living... | ||
| Závojová (Veľká) / Unknown name | N/A | unknown author | inside A. Hlinka Park, Ružinovská Street, Ružinov Ružinov Ružinov is a borough of eastern Bratislava. It is the city's second most populated borough, housing over 70,000 inhabitants.-History:In place of today's Ružinov there were originally meadows, pastures, grasslands and woodland, interspersed with islands and channels of the Danube. The people living... | ||
| Vodná ruža (Lopatková) / Water rose | N/A | unknown author | Bystrého Street, Ružinov Ružinov Ružinov is a borough of eastern Bratislava. It is the city's second most populated borough, housing over 70,000 inhabitants.-History:In place of today's Ružinov there were originally meadows, pastures, grasslands and woodland, interspersed with islands and channels of the Danube. The people living... | ||
| Kozmický kameň / Cosmic stone | N/A | unknown author | Vl. Clementisa Street, Ružinov Ružinov Ružinov is a borough of eastern Bratislava. It is the city's second most populated borough, housing over 70,000 inhabitants.-History:In place of today's Ružinov there were originally meadows, pastures, grasslands and woodland, interspersed with islands and channels of the Danube. The people living... | ||
| Uránový kameň / Uranium stone | N/A | unknown author | Uránová Street, Ružinov Ružinov Ružinov is a borough of eastern Bratislava. It is the city's second most populated borough, housing over 70,000 inhabitants.-History:In place of today's Ružinov there were originally meadows, pastures, grasslands and woodland, interspersed with islands and channels of the Danube. The people living... | Not functional | |
| Plastika s raketou / Sculpture with a rocket | N/A | unknown author | Kvačalová Street, Ružinov Ružinov Ružinov is a borough of eastern Bratislava. It is the city's second most populated borough, housing over 70,000 inhabitants.-History:In place of today's Ružinov there were originally meadows, pastures, grasslands and woodland, interspersed with islands and channels of the Danube. The people living... | ||
| Mozaiková / Mosaic fountain | N/A | unknown author | Rezedová Street, Ružinov Ružinov Ružinov is a borough of eastern Bratislava. It is the city's second most populated borough, housing over 70,000 inhabitants.-History:In place of today's Ružinov there were originally meadows, pastures, grasslands and woodland, interspersed with islands and channels of the Danube. The people living... | ||
| Technická / Unknown name | N/A | unknown author | Ľudové námestie, Nové Mesto, Bratislava Nové Mesto, Bratislava Nové Mesto is a borough of Bratislava, in the Bratislava III district. It is located north and north-east of the Old Town. The borough also borders Rača, Vajnory, Ružinov, Lamač and Záhorská Bystrica boroughs.-History:... | ||
| Kvet / Flower | 1991 | Pavel Mikšík Pavel Miksik Pavel Mikšík is a Slovak architect and designer working in the field of fountain design.-Biography:Pavel Mikšík was born in Bratislava, Czechoslovakia. He was introduced to fine arts in early childhood by his father. In school he excelled in both drawing and technical subjects... | Hálková Street (inside Slimák), Nové Mesto, Bratislava Nové Mesto, Bratislava Nové Mesto is a borough of Bratislava, in the Bratislava III district. It is located north and north-east of the Old Town. The borough also borders Rača, Vajnory, Ružinov, Lamač and Záhorská Bystrica boroughs.-History:... | ||
| Vlna / Wave | N/A | unknown author | Pekná cesta, Rača, Bratislava Raca, Bratislava Rača is a borough of Bratislava, Slovakia, in the Bratislava III district.-History:Rača was mentioned for the first time in 1296 as a vineyard village under the name villa Racha. Until 1946, the village was known as Račistorf, when it was annexed to Bratislava.-External links:*... | ||
| Rozprávka (Dráčik) / Fairytale (Little Dragon) | N/A | unknown author | Plicková Street, Rača, Bratislava Raca, Bratislava Rača is a borough of Bratislava, Slovakia, in the Bratislava III district.-History:Rača was mentioned for the first time in 1296 as a vineyard village under the name villa Racha. Until 1946, the village was known as Račistorf, when it was annexed to Bratislava.-External links:*... | ||
| Kozmická / Cosmic fountain | N/A | unknown author | Jurkovičová Street, Rača, Bratislava Raca, Bratislava Rača is a borough of Bratislava, Slovakia, in the Bratislava III district.-History:Rača was mentioned for the first time in 1296 as a vineyard village under the name villa Racha. Until 1946, the village was known as Račistorf, when it was annexed to Bratislava.-External links:*... | ||
| Rodina (Hríby) / Family (Mushrooms) | N/A | unknown author | Karloveská Street, Karlova Ves Karlova Ves Karlova Ves is a borough in western Bratislava and part of the Bratislava IV district, located near the southern end of the Little Carpathians.... | ||
| Fontána a potok / Fountain and water stream | 2006 | unknown author | Námestie Sv. Františka, Karlova Ves Karlova Ves Karlova Ves is a borough in western Bratislava and part of the Bratislava IV district, located near the southern end of the Little Carpathians.... | ||
| Technická / Unknown name | N/A | unknown author | Jurigovo námestie, Karlova Ves Karlova Ves Karlova Ves is a borough in western Bratislava and part of the Bratislava IV district, located near the southern end of the Little Carpathians.... | ||
| Technická / Unknown name | N/A | unknown author | corner of Adámiho Street and Nováckeho Street, Karlova Ves Karlova Ves Karlova Ves is a borough in western Bratislava and part of the Bratislava IV district, located near the southern end of the Little Carpathians.... | Restored after 25 years in 2006 | |
| Technická / Unknown name | N/A | unknown author | Borská Street, Karlova Ves Karlova Ves Karlova Ves is a borough in western Bratislava and part of the Bratislava IV district, located near the southern end of the Little Carpathians.... | Not functional | |
| Technická / Unknown name | N/A | unknown author | Batková Street, Dúbravka Dúbravka -People:* Dubravka , a feminine given name of Slavic origin* Doubravka of Bohemia, a princess of The Přemyslid dynasty* Martin Dúbravka, Slovak football goalkeeper-Places:* Dúbravka, Bratislava, a district of Bratislava, Slovakia... | ||
| Plastika kvetu / Flower sculpture | N/A | unknown author | Ožvoldíková Street, Dúbravka Dúbravka -People:* Dubravka , a feminine given name of Slavic origin* Doubravka of Bohemia, a princess of The Přemyslid dynasty* Martin Dúbravka, Slovak football goalkeeper-Places:* Dúbravka, Bratislava, a district of Bratislava, Slovakia... | Restored in 2005 and again in 2007 | |
| Fontána v lodenici / Unknown name | 1977 | Pavel Mikšík Pavel Miksik Pavel Mikšík is a Slovak architect and designer working in the field of fountain design.-Biography:Pavel Mikšík was born in Bratislava, Czechoslovakia. He was introduced to fine arts in early childhood by his father. In school he excelled in both drawing and technical subjects... | unknown location by the Danube Danube The Danube is a river in the Central Europe and the Europe's second longest river after the Volga. It is classified as an international waterway.... | ||
| Unknown name / Unknown name | 1979 | Pavel Mikšík Pavel Miksik Pavel Mikšík is a Slovak architect and designer working in the field of fountain design.-Biography:Pavel Mikšík was born in Bratislava, Czechoslovakia. He was introduced to fine arts in early childhood by his father. In school he excelled in both drawing and technical subjects... | on the Terrace in the exterior of Bratislava Castle Bratislava Castle Bratislava Castle is the main castle of Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia.The massive rectangular building with four corner towers stands on a quite isolated rocky hill of the Little Carpathians directly above the Danube river in the middle of Bratislava... | ||
| Unknown name / Unknown name | 1979 | Pavel Mikšík Pavel Miksik Pavel Mikšík is a Slovak architect and designer working in the field of fountain design.-Biography:Pavel Mikšík was born in Bratislava, Czechoslovakia. He was introduced to fine arts in early childhood by his father. In school he excelled in both drawing and technical subjects... | on the Terrace in the exterior of Bratislava Castle Bratislava Castle Bratislava Castle is the main castle of Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia.The massive rectangular building with four corner towers stands on a quite isolated rocky hill of the Little Carpathians directly above the Danube river in the middle of Bratislava... | ||
| Unknown name / Unknown name | 1981 | Pavel Mikšík Pavel Miksik Pavel Mikšík is a Slovak architect and designer working in the field of fountain design.-Biography:Pavel Mikšík was born in Bratislava, Czechoslovakia. He was introduced to fine arts in early childhood by his father. In school he excelled in both drawing and technical subjects... | in the atrium of Bratislava Culture Centre | ||
| Unknown name / Unknown name | 1981 | Pavel Mikšík Pavel Miksik Pavel Mikšík is a Slovak architect and designer working in the field of fountain design.-Biography:Pavel Mikšík was born in Bratislava, Czechoslovakia. He was introduced to fine arts in early childhood by his father. In school he excelled in both drawing and technical subjects... | in the Bratislava Castle Bratislava Castle Bratislava Castle is the main castle of Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia.The massive rectangular building with four corner towers stands on a quite isolated rocky hill of the Little Carpathians directly above the Danube river in the middle of Bratislava... Park | ||
| Holubia fontána / Pigeon fountain | 1986 | fountain and statue by Pavel Mikšík Pavel Miksik Pavel Mikšík is a Slovak architect and designer working in the field of fountain design.-Biography:Pavel Mikšík was born in Bratislava, Czechoslovakia. He was introduced to fine arts in early childhood by his father. In school he excelled in both drawing and technical subjects... | in front of the Aspremonte Palace, in place of original baroque fountain which has not been preserved | ||
| Unknown name / Unknown name | 1996 | Pavel Mikšík Pavel Miksik Pavel Mikšík is a Slovak architect and designer working in the field of fountain design.-Biography:Pavel Mikšík was born in Bratislava, Czechoslovakia. He was introduced to fine arts in early childhood by his father. In school he excelled in both drawing and technical subjects... | in front of the Centrála Všeobecnej úverovej banky (VUB bank headquarters) at Mlynské Nivy. | ||
| Unknown name / Unknown name | 2006 | Pavel Mikšík Pavel Miksik Pavel Mikšík is a Slovak architect and designer working in the field of fountain design.-Biography:Pavel Mikšík was born in Bratislava, Czechoslovakia. He was introduced to fine arts in early childhood by his father. In school he excelled in both drawing and technical subjects... | on an unknown square in Záhorská Bystrica Záhorská Bystrica Záhorská Bystrica is a borough in northern Bratislava. It is a small borough with preserved peasants' houses and more recent modern villas and estates.... | ||
| Unknown name / Unknown name | N/A | Alexander Bilkovič (statue) | in front of the New building of Slovak National Theatre Slovak National Theatre The Slovak National Theatre denotes:* the oldest Slovak professional theatre consisting of 3 ensembles ,* a Neo-Renaissance theatre building in the Old Town of Bratislava, Slovakia, which formerly housed two of the theatre's ensembles , and* the theatre's large modern theatre building in... | ||
| Unknown name / Unknown name | 1993 | Martin Lettrich | Hotel Perugia, Zelená Street 5, Old Town | ||
| Unknown name / Unknown name | 1993 | Martin Lettrich | Hungarian Embassy in Slovakia, Sedlárska 3, Old Town | ||
| Unknown name / Unknown name | 1994 | Martin Lettrich | Stredisko cenných papierov, Ulica 29. augusta 1/A | ||
| Unknown name / Unknown name | 1994 | Martin Lettrich | Stavebná sporiteľna, unknown location | ||
| Unknown name / Unknown name | 1995 | Martin Lettrich | Oriflame, unknown location | ||
| Unknown name / Unknown name | 1997 | Martin Lettrich | GR Hydrostav, unknown location | ||
| Unknown name / Unknown name | 1998 | Martin Lettrich | Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Slovakia, Hlboká cesta 2, entrance hall and the minister's premises | ||
| Unknown name / Unknown name | 1998 | Martin Lettrich | Slovnaft a.s., unknown location | ||
| Unknown name / Unknown name | 1998 | Martin Lettrich | Infin, spol. s r.o., unknown location | ||
| Unknown name / Unknown name | 1999 | Martin Lettrich | Ernst & Young, unknown location | ||
| Unknown name / Unknown name | 2000 | Martin Lettrich | Pentagon s.r.o., unknown location | ||
| Fontána na pešej zóne / Unknown name | 2001 | Martin Lettrich | Poštová Street, Old Town | ||
| Unknown name / Unknown name | 2002 | Martin Lettrich | Transpetrol, unknown location | ||
| Unknown name / Unknown name | 2002 | Martin Lettrich | Avion Shopping Park | ||
| Unknown name / Unknown name | 2003 | Martin Lettrich | fountain for "Klub Penati" in Dúbravka Dúbravka -People:* Dubravka , a feminine given name of Slavic origin* Doubravka of Bohemia, a princess of The Přemyslid dynasty* Martin Dúbravka, Slovak football goalkeeper-Places:* Dúbravka, Bratislava, a district of Bratislava, Slovakia... , not accessible to public | ||
| Unknown name / Unknown name | 2003 | Martin Lettrich | interior fountains, Unibanka - not even sure if this is in Bratislava | ||
| Vtáčia fontána / Bird fountain | 2003 | Martin Lettrich | Záhorská Bystrica Záhorská Bystrica Záhorská Bystrica is a borough in northern Bratislava. It is a small borough with preserved peasants' houses and more recent modern villas and estates.... | ||
| Island / Iceland | 2006 | Martin Lettrich | interior fountain in Elektrovod, unknown location | ||
| Unknown name / Unknown name | 2007 | Martin Lettrich | Entrance hall of Tower 115 Tower 115 Tower 115, now owned by J&T Bank, formerly Pressburgcentrum and Presscentrum, is a high-rise building in Bratislava located in Pribinova street.... | ||
| Unknown name / Unknown name | 2007 | Martin Lettrich | residential complex "Koprivnica" in Dúbravka Dúbravka -People:* Dubravka , a feminine given name of Slavic origin* Doubravka of Bohemia, a princess of The Přemyslid dynasty* Martin Dúbravka, Slovak football goalkeeper-Places:* Dúbravka, Bratislava, a district of Bratislava, Slovakia... | ||
| Prútikár / Diviner | 2007 | Martin Lettrich | Štefánikova Street | ||
| Unknown name / Unknown name | 20?? | unknown author | on a square outside of Eurovea Eurovea Eurovea is the name of the new business, retail and residential center in Bratislava, Slovakia, located near the Apollo bridge and Tower 115 building. Eurovea connects the Danube riverbank with the city center and offers many new stores and leisure time facilities. The project covers also offices,... , next to fountain in front of Slovak National Theatre | ||
| Unknown name / Unknown name | N/A | unknown author | inside Aupark shopping mall | ||
| Unknown name / Unknown name | 19?? | unknown author | inside Hotel Forum (today Crowne Plaza) at Hodžovo námestie Hodžovo námestie Hodžovo námestie is a major square in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. The square is located at the edge of Old Town, in front of the Slovak Presidential Palace, some 5 minutes walking distance from the historical city center... , Old Town | ||
| Unknown name / Unknown name | N/A | unknown author | inside the building complex of the State Hospital at Mickieviczova Street, Old Town | ||
| Unknown name / Unknown name | N/A | unknown author | outside of Hotel Dom Sportu, next to Polus City Center Polus City Center Polus City Center is an administrative and shopping-leisure centre in Bratislava, Slovakia opened in 2000. At one time it was the largest such centre in Slovakia.... , New Town | ||
| Unknown name / Unknown name | N/A | unknown author | Inside the park belonging to the Račianske mýto Racianske mýto Račianske mýto is a major transport junction and intersection in Bratislava, Slovakia, at the border of the Staré Mesto and Nové Mesto districts... crossroads | ||
| Unknown name / Unknown name | N/A | unknown author | outside of the National Council of the Slovak Republic National Council of the Slovak Republic The National Council of the Slovak Republic , abbreviated to NR SR, is the national parliament of Slovakia. It is unicameral, and consists of 150 MPs, who are elected by universal suffrage under proportional representation every four years.... building |
Among the fountains that no longer exist is the Fontána v Rozáriu (Fountain in the rosarium) by Ladislav Majerský (statue), which was originally built in Sad Janka Kráľa
Sad Janka Krála
Sad Janka Kráľa . But former names were: .It is a park in Bratislava's Petržalka borough. It is located in the northern part of Petržalka, bordered by the Danube in the north, the Old Bridge access road in the east, a main road in the south and the Nový Most access road in the west. The park is one...
, Petržalka
Petržalka
Petržalka ) is the largest borough of Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. Situated on the right bank of the river Danube, it is home to approximately 150,000 people.-History:Historical records of Petržalka exist from 1225...
in 1937. The statue of a woman was later moved (without the fountain) into the area of swimming pool at Tehelné pole and in the 1970s the water reservoir was removed from Sad Janka Kráľa
Sad Janka Krála
Sad Janka Kráľa . But former names were: .It is a park in Bratislava's Petržalka borough. It is located in the northern part of Petržalka, bordered by the Danube in the north, the Old Bridge access road in the east, a main road in the south and the Nový Most access road in the west. The park is one...
(together with the rosarium).
Other removed fountain Mária (Maria) from 1976 was designed by Pavel Mikšík
Pavel Miksik
Pavel Mikšík is a Slovak architect and designer working in the field of fountain design.-Biography:Pavel Mikšík was born in Bratislava, Czechoslovakia. He was introduced to fine arts in early childhood by his father. In school he excelled in both drawing and technical subjects...
for City Park Medic garden in Bratislava as a kinetic piece using sound and light effects. Made of stainless steel resting on ceramic plateau, its mobile parts were powered by water and some parts could be moved around by playing children. During the time the City Park in Bratislava was renovated, the statue was moved temporarily to the Štrkovec part of Ružinov
Ružinov
Ružinov is a borough of eastern Bratislava. It is the city's second most populated borough, housing over 70,000 inhabitants.-History:In place of today's Ružinov there were originally meadows, pastures, grasslands and woodland, interspersed with islands and channels of the Danube. The people living...
. It was replaced by another fountain, Labutia fontána (Swan fountain) by Pavel Mikšík
Pavel Miksik
Pavel Mikšík is a Slovak architect and designer working in the field of fountain design.-Biography:Pavel Mikšík was born in Bratislava, Czechoslovakia. He was introduced to fine arts in early childhood by his father. In school he excelled in both drawing and technical subjects...
in 1986.
List of drinking water fountains in Bratislava
Sculptor Alexander Bilkovič is the author of small drinking fountains at Hviezdoslavovo námestieHviezdoslavovo námestie
In Slovakia, there is a Hviezdoslav Square in the following towns:* in Bratislava, see Hviezdoslavovo námestie * in Námestovo, see Hviezdoslavovo námestie...
, Námestie SNP and Medic garden in Bratislava. They are made of Cuban marble and stainless steel. In the city park of the Aspremonte Palace called Medic garden you can find Pavel Mikšík's composition of three drinking fountains. Various heights are implemented and the smallest of the group is accessible to the children as well, who are often coming for a refreshment from the nearby playground. Made of marble and stainless steel in 1986. There are 3 drinking fountains in Sad Janka Kráľa
Sad Janka Krála
Sad Janka Kráľa . But former names were: .It is a park in Bratislava's Petržalka borough. It is located in the northern part of Petržalka, bordered by the Danube in the north, the Old Bridge access road in the east, a main road in the south and the Nový Most access road in the west. The park is one...
, Petržalka
Petržalka
Petržalka ) is the largest borough of Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. Situated on the right bank of the river Danube, it is home to approximately 150,000 people.-History:Historical records of Petržalka exist from 1225...
.
| Image | Name | Translation | Year | Artist | Street/Square Coordinates | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Picia fontánka - Ryba | Unknown name | unknown date | unknown author | unknown location | under Paming, in depository | |
| Picia fontánka - Váza | Unknown name | unknown date | unknown author | unknown location | under Paming, in depository | |
| Palugyayova studňa | Unknown name | unknown date | unknown author | Zelená Street 1 | under Paming | |
| u Červeného raka | Unknown name | unknown date | unknown author | Michalská Street 26 | under Paming | |
| Putto s rybou II | Unknown name | unknown date | unknown author | Biela Street | under Paming | |
| Picia fontánka - Palffyovská | Unknown name | unknown date | unknown author | Panská Street 19 (Pálffyho p.) | under Paming | |
| Unknown name | Unknown name | 1998 | Martin Lettrich | Panská Street, Old Town | | |
| Unknown name | Unknown name | unknown date | unknown author | Námestie SNP | under Paming | |
| Unknown name | Unknown name | unknown date | unknown author | Hviezdoslavovo námestie Hviezdoslavovo námestie In Slovakia, there is a Hviezdoslav Square in the following towns:* in Bratislava, see Hviezdoslavovo námestie * in Námestovo, see Hviezdoslavovo námestie... | under Paming | |
| Unknown name | Unknown name | unknown date | unknown author | Hviezdoslavovo námestie Hviezdoslavovo námestie In Slovakia, there is a Hviezdoslav Square in the following towns:* in Bratislava, see Hviezdoslavovo námestie * in Námestovo, see Hviezdoslavovo námestie... | under Paming | |
| Strážna búdka s pitnou fontánkou | Guard post with a drinking fountain | 2006 | Marián Prešnajder, Otto Grossmann and Juraj Šimek | Hlavné námestie, Bratislava | under Paming | |
| Unknown name | Unknown name | 2006 | unknown author | Župné námestie | under Paming | |
| Unknown name | Unknown name | 2008 | Martin Lettrich | Partizánska lúka in the Bratislava Forest Park. | | |
| Unknown name | Unknown name | unknown date | unknown author | Platform No. 1 of the Bratislava Main Railway Station Bratislava hlavná stanica - External links :* *... | |
List of water wells in Bratislava
| Image | Name | Translation | Year | Artist | Street/Square Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studňa na Župnom námestí | Well at Župné námestie | discovered and restored in 2006 | unknown author | Župné námestie, Old Town | |
| Studňa na Primaciálnom námestí | Well at Primaciálne námestie | discovered and restored in 1977 | author unknown | Primaciálne námestie, Old Town | |
| Studňa U Červeného raka | Well by the Red lobster | date unknown | author unknown | Michalská Street 26, Old Town | |
| Unknown name | Unknown name | date unknown, discovered during construction | author unknown | inside the medieval mansion of marshall Pálffy on Ventúrska Street 10, Old Town | |
| Unknown name | Unknown name | date unknown, discovered during construction | author unknown | inside the basement of the neo-gothic addition to the Old Town Hall (Bratislava) Old Town Hall (Bratislava) Old Town Hall in Bratislava is one of the oldest stone buildings in the historical Old Town and the oldest city hall in Slovakia, with the tower being built approximately in 1370... , Old Town. | |
| Unknown name | Unknown name | date unknown, reconstructed in 2008 | author unknown | Hlboká cesta, Old Town. | |
| Dúbravská studňa | Dúbravka well | 16th century | author unknown | Old Dúbravka, Dúbravka Dúbravka -People:* Dubravka , a feminine given name of Slavic origin* Doubravka of Bohemia, a princess of The Přemyslid dynasty* Martin Dúbravka, Slovak football goalkeeper-Places:* Dúbravka, Bratislava, a district of Bratislava, Slovakia... |
As of today, none of the water well
Water well
A water well is an excavation or structure created in the ground by digging, driving, boring or drilling to access groundwater in underground aquifers. The well water is drawn by an electric submersible pump, a trash pump, a vertical turbine pump, a handpump or a mechanical pump...
s are actually used and they serve a purely decorative function.