Kohl’s Fountain

Public Art: Kohl’s Fountain

Also Known As: Lion Fountain, Leopold’s Fountain

Sculptor: © Hieronymus Kohl

Stonemason: F. della Torre

Date Unveiled: 1686

Description: One of Prague’s oldest fountains, the Kohl’s fountain was used to supply fresh water to Prague Castle. The Baroque fountain is made from sandstone. It features lion heads on the main basin. A Habsburg eagle once adorned the sphere at the top of the fountain but was removed in 1918.

Location: Kohl’s Fountain is located at Prague Castle in the second courtyard, Prague, Czech Republic.

Background to the Kohl’s Fountain: The fountain was named after the sculptor but is often referred to as the Lion Fountain due to the lion carvings. It is also known as the Leopold fountain. Emperor Leopold I reigned during the time of its construction. 

The fountain was a very important source of drinking water for the castle. The water came from the Brusnice stream and a pond near the Hvezda summer palace in Horni Loboc. The water was fed through an ancient water pipe.