Mandusevac Fountain
Mandusevac Fountain
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1girl_1passport
Vancouver, Canada1,287 contributions
Apr 2022 • Friends
Manduševac in Zagreb is a historic fountain and historical source located in one of the most important points of the city, on the square of ban Josip Jelačić. It is presented in the coat of arms of Zagreb.
The source has existed here since ancient times, it provided drinking water to the city's inhabitants until the end of the 19th century.
According to local legend, it was thanks to him that Zagreb gained its name. The leader of one of the Slavic tribes led his army this way, the wars were tired and thirsty. The chief asked a woman named Manda to pass by for water, using the words: "Zagrebi, Mandušo!" ("Take it, Mando!)."
A woman dug a pit in the ground, from which water gushed out, which decided to establish a settlement in this place. To this day, the source is considered unusual, residents and tourists throw coins into the fountain for good luck.
The source has existed here since ancient times, it provided drinking water to the city's inhabitants until the end of the 19th century.
According to local legend, it was thanks to him that Zagreb gained its name. The leader of one of the Slavic tribes led his army this way, the wars were tired and thirsty. The chief asked a woman named Manda to pass by for water, using the words: "Zagrebi, Mandušo!" ("Take it, Mando!)."
A woman dug a pit in the ground, from which water gushed out, which decided to establish a settlement in this place. To this day, the source is considered unusual, residents and tourists throw coins into the fountain for good luck.
Written 13 April 2022
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Borzov
Rijeka, Croatia5,292 contributions
Oct 2015 • Couples
According to the legend, this water spring is the origin of the city’s name. The knight met here a girl named Manda and asked her to scoop (“zagrabi”) him some water. The spring was covered with dirt for years, but was found and renovated as a fountain during the recent reconstruction of the main square in the year 1986. Today, it is a beloved meeting place for locals and tourists.
Written 13 November 2015
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Maja M
Zagreb, Croatia484 contributions
Jun 2012 • Friends
Cute fountain, and it's always decorated according to the season, I really like that! It fun and always full of people!
Written 24 October 2012
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Shrek-loves-Fiona
Singapore, Singapore419 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
Located at the main Ban Jelacic town square, this humble looking fountain which on the surface is unimpressive in appearance but the most important monument in Zagreb which have the city its name. Legend has it that a knight upon returning from battle found that the town’s source of water had all dried up. Angry and tired, he struck his sword into the ground and suddenly water sprouted out. He called upon a maiden Manda to serve him the water and so she scooped (“grab” in Croatian) the water for him to drink and hence the city’s name.
Written 15 May 2019
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Dean B
Gauteng, South Africa29 contributions
Sept 2018
Ended our free walking tour at this spot. Was interesting to learn that this is where Zagreb started. I’d research the free walking tour as it gave good insight into Zagreb.
Written 20 September 2018
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MBB1952
Surfers Paradise, Australia10,585 contributions
May 2014 • Couples
It is a fountain on Ban Jelacic Square were the pigeons have fun splashing, childran getting there hands wet around & it gets decorated for Christmas also the students use it a pool when they finish there schooling
Written 21 December 2014
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SEs
London, UK25,868 contributions
Feb 2019 • Friends
You will not miss this on your walking tour of the city. The water is supposed to be pure according to the legend the citys water was supplied from this fountain and also the name.
Written 3 March 2019
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Leif B
Pietarsaari, Finland2,969 contributions
May 2016 • Solo
This is a modest fountain, but it is very important for Zagreb. A Croatian war leader asked a beautiful girl Manda to scoop up some water from the spring for him. The Croatian word for “to scoop up water is “zagrabiti”. So the spring got the name Mandusevac, after the girl and the town got the name Zagreb after the scoop of water.
Mandusevac is a fountain on Zagreb’s Central Square of Ban Josip Jelacic. In the past, it was a natural water source which legends tie to the founding of the city. In the late 19th century, the source was buried while the square being paved. In 1986 it was discovered it still exists below the ground, so constructed on its place.
Mandusevac is a fountain on Zagreb’s Central Square of Ban Josip Jelacic. In the past, it was a natural water source which legends tie to the founding of the city. In the late 19th century, the source was buried while the square being paved. In 1986 it was discovered it still exists below the ground, so constructed on its place.
Written 3 June 2016
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ladyjelena89
Belgrade, Serbia130 contributions
Nov 2015 • Solo
According to legend, this is how the city of Zagreb got it's name. Ban Jelacic asked girl named Manda to pour (zagrabi) some water for him, hence the name. Located on Ban Jelacic square.
Written 29 November 2015
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carolineenwillem
Zoetermeer, The Netherlands786 contributions
Aug 2015
This fountain is part of the square, but in itself it is nothing special. More like a hole on the square, maybe it looks better when it is working.
Written 5 September 2015
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