Bučovice - castle fountain

This unique fountain in the courtyard of the castle in Bučovice ranks among the remarkable sculptural creations of the Mannerism period. It is considered the most beautiful stone Mannerist fountain in our country, some sources rank it among the most beautiful in Central Europe. The author of the proposal was the famous architect Giovanni Giacomo Tencalla, and the actual stonework was then carried out by Pietro Materna in the years 1635-37. The fountain was…