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Fountain "grandfathers" or "Gnomes" , as well as "fairy tale" "a historic place. It appeared in 1910, and the author was the Russian sculptor of flat origin L. K. Shodky. He worked on the improvement of the resort, and he owns the idea to make the symbol of the resorts KMV eagle with a snake.
According to the architect, the composition of the fountain consists of ancient Germanic mythological creatures mascarons-dwarves – Steregushees of underground ore and Water Resources. It turned out a rather controversial and even a little scary composition, but now it is an integral part of the architectural history of Pyatigorsk. There is a city square with shops in the shade of trees. In the evening, the fountain is illuminated.
🕐 Working hours
around the clock.
💵 Entrance fee / ticket price
free.
🚶 How to get there
located in the city square in Kurortny district (fountain on the map).
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