Baroque Fountains of Olomouc
Olomoucké barokní kašny
Six Baroque fountains with mythological themes in the old town, which together with the modern Arion Fountain form a distinctive fountain walking route.
In the 17th and 18th centuries, six Baroque fountains themed on ancient Roman mythology were built in the old town: the Caesar, Hercules, Neptune, Jupiter, Mercury and Triton fountains. Legend holds that Caesar founded the city of Olomouc, and the fountains are linked to that tale. In 2002 the modern Arion Fountain was built on the Upper Square. Following the map from the Upper Square to the Lower Square and 28 October Street takes about an hour to see them all, and admission is free.
Opening hours
Open all day; fountains turned off in winter
Nearby sights
- Olomouc Astronomical Clock
- Holy Trinity Column
- Upper Square & Town Hall
- Church of St. Moritz
- Church of St. Michael
- Lower Square & Marian Column
- Smetana Gardens & Flora Exhibition Grounds
- Crown Fortress