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Samson Fountain
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Andrea und Huskys 🐺
August 13, 2026
Hiking
Practical use and adornment of the square: The fountain, the construction of which was decided by the city council in 1716, should fulfill both functions. On the one hand, it should supply households, craft businesses, and hospitality establishments with water, and on the other hand, it should impress visually through exquisite stonework (by Zachariáš Horn) and sculptural decorations (by Josef Dietrich). Between 1721 and 1727, the fountain was built, its water pumped from the Vltava. The sculpture, depicting the biblical Samson taming a lion, is considered a landmark of České Budějovice. Samson looks north towards Prague.
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Alex5.67
July 31, 2023
Mountain biking
Worth seeing fountain, which immediately catches the eye. A closer look is worthwhile from the many benches that are in the immediate vicinity. Nice photo motif.
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Freelancer 🥾 🚵 🏍️🏃♂️ 🧗🏼♂️
July 13, 2026
Hiking
The fountain is very beautiful. Especially in the evening, when it is illuminated, it looks very good. The light reflects beautifully in the water.
By the way, Samson looks exactly towards Tabor, i.e. watches in the direction of the Protestant stronghold.
By the way, Samson looks exactly towards Tabor, i.e. watches in the direction of the Protestant stronghold.
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