Fountain Leo Aquarius

Bronze lion Aquarius adorns the square near St. Michael`s Square in Kiev. This unusual lion since the beginning of the 70s of the 20th century is a favorite of residents and visitors alike.

According to legend, the proud king of beasts can fulfill any desire, only need a network on his back and take over his ears. Therefore, these parts of the sculpture has long been rubbed to a shine.

The lion is an enlarged copy of the vessel, Aquarius, which is stored in the museum Pereyaslav-Khmelnitsky. Water vessels in the form of a bird or beast formerly known akvamanilami. In the Middle Ages akvamanily used in wealthy homes and churches during rituals for washing hands. In the old era people believed that these vessels are not just water poured life-giving moisture, and thus regulate the whirlpool of life.

At St. Michael`s Square, there are several interesting archaeological sites of copies installed in the same years as the Leo-Aquarius. It Zbruch idol and Polovtsian women.

How to get to the fountain of Leo-Aquarius in Kiev

By the square where the fountain can be reached by subway. The closest station is located in "Independence Square".