Freshness without pompousness (PHOTOFACT)

Often I see in social networks recollections of Uzhgorodians about the big fountain that once was on Teatralna Square. There are a lot of old photos and postcards where you can take a good look at it.

And occasionally I see appeals to the authorities to find money and restore it in the same place.

So. You can accuse me of lack of Uzhgorod patriotism, of insensibility, or anything like it, but… I personally do not like that fountain. I think it is too pompous, too archaic, too banal. I understand that many people may like this form. And if they do decide to rebuild it, I will not protest against the construction. It’s just that I personally do not like this idea.

Of course, it does not mean that I do not like fountains at all. On the contrary, I like them very much. That is why I want to tell the general public about one of the Uzhgorod fountains, which is not well known. Because it is located not in the center, not on a busy street or square, but in front of the lyceum "Leader".

It is really small. Without bombast, without monumentalism, almost without history. But it is there. And it works! When it’s hot, it gives freshness and coolness. What else do you need? That is why, you can often see young mothers with children near it, as well as young people with… books!

And in the evening, this fountain is illuminated. In different colors.

Are there many working fountains in our city? Not at all. You can count them on one hand. And the one in the photo is a great example of how you can make the urban space much more attractive without too much money.

I like it.

As for the fountain on Teatralna square, decide for yourself.