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Ganymede Fountain (Ganymedova Fontána)

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Ganymede Fountain (Ganymedova Fontána)

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Ganymede Fountain (Ganymedova Fontána)

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    December 1, 2024

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    Ganymede Fountain, Bratislava / Pressburg
    This fountain was created in 1888 by V. Tilgner from Bratislava (he also created the putti figures on the opera house next door).
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    A fountain with many small special features that you might not even notice at first glance.
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    The eastern side of Hviezdoslav Square is bordered by the opera house of the Slovak National Theatre, built in 1885/86. The elaborately designed façade in the neo-renaissance style is crowned by a group of sculptures symbolising Thalia, the muse of the theatre. On the square in front of it is the Ganymede fountain. Ganymede was famously carried to Olympus by an eagle at the behest of Zeus, where he was to serve the gods. He does not seem unhappy about it.
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