Fountains were once the main source of drinking water in Czech Republic. They stood in every open space. Some were simple timber-framed reservoirs while others were decorated with sculptures of classical, biblical and natural motifs.

Here is a list of some of the most amazing fountains in the country.

• Olomouc fountains. Moravian city of Olomouc boasts the set of six unique Baroque fountains. The names of the Neptune, Hercules, Jupiter, Triton, Caesar and Mercury fountains show that the artists of the time drew inspiration from the mythology of antiquity. In 2002 the modern Arion fountain was added to these six.

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Location: Horni Namesti, Upper Square, Olomouc

Nearby hotels: Hotel Arigone, Hotel Palac, Penzion Arigone

Nearby sights: St. Wenceslas Cathedral, Astronomical Clock, Olomouc Town Hall

• Krizik fountain. This is a spectacular fountain with a big amphitheater which works using 3000 incredible water jets, 50 water pumps and 1200 lights of all colors hidden underneath its big water basin. Weekly program of the amphitheater often features Romeo and Juliet and other famous works.

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Location: Vystaviste Fairgrounds, U Výstaviště LDS 1/20, Prague 170 05

Nearby hotels: Golden Well Hotel, Olga, Parkhotel Praha

Nearby sights: The Slav Epic, Veletrzni Palac

• The Singing Fountain. Located in Marianske Lazne the amazing fountain features works by the world’s music giants such as Verdi, Mozart and Dvorak. The fountain is close to the monument to Abbot Reitenberger – the founder of the spa.

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Location: Hlavni Kolonada 47, Marianske Lazne

Nearby hotels: Golf Hotel Morris, Esplanade Spa & Golf Resort, Hotel Olympia

Nearby sights: The Colonnade, Pravoslavny Kostel Svateho Vladimira, Park Boheminium

• Stone Fountain in Kutna Hora. Being the pearl of Rejskovo Square the incredible fountain dates back from the late 15^th It represents how the locals valued precious water. In the Middle Ages water had to be conveyed into the city by wooden piping opening into several water tanks. The fountain served as a reservoir of drinking water until 1890.

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Location: Rejsek Square, Kutna Hora

Nearby hotels: Hotel U Ruze, Hotel Garni Na Havlicku, Hotel Opat

Nearby sights: Cathedral of St. Barbara, Ossuary / The Cemetery, Historic Centre of Kutna Hora

• Kohl Fountain. It is located in the Second Courtyard of Prague Castle. The fountain is also called Lion Fountain due to its sculpted decoration. Originating from 1686 it is one of the oldest in Prague. The fountain used to be a substantial part of Prague Castle’s water system.

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Location: Vystaviste Fairgrounds, U Výstaviště LDS 1/20, Prague 170 05

Nearby hotels: BoHo Prague Hotel, Hotel Residence Agnes, Golden Well Hotel

Nearby sights: The Slav Epic, Veletrzni Palac