Fountain Photo: Fountain "White eagle"

Fountain "White eagle" – a Baroque fountain, located in the Polish city of Szczecin in the eponymous square. The size of the White eagle in the Old town in the eighteenth century became the most representative place in Szczecin. Here was located the home of many famous residents. In addition to monumental exquisite buildings, including the Palace under the globe, the square is decorated with a statue of Flora – Baroque monument to the goddess of fertility and the fountain of "White eagle" in whose honor and was named a city square.

The project Baroque fountain was designed by the Berlin architect Johann Friedrich Gralam. The construction lasted for four years: from 1729 to 1732. Over the decor had two known at the time of the sculptor Johann Conrad Koch and Mason Angerer.

The Grand opening of the fountain was held on 15 August 1732. "White eagle" was built of Sandstone. The main part of the fountain made in the shape of the stem, with four sides are Cup-shaped petals clover. At the top of the fountain is a sculpture of an eagle with outstretched wings. Initially, the "White eagle" was installed at a different address, and only in 1866, was moved to its present location.

During the Second world war the fountain was filled with gravel and sand to protect it from destruction. This decision has saved "the White eagle" during the air raids on Szczecin. Overhaul of the fountain was conducted in 1990-1992, and in 2005-2006.

Today, the fountain "White eagle" is one of the city's attractions, meeting place of urban residents and the decoration of the eponymous town square.

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