The Megeum Fountain
GMZ "Peterhof", Peterhof, Leningrad region
Description:
The Mezheumny fountain is located in front of the main entrance to the Upper Garden of Peterhof. Currently, the image of the fountain is one of the postcard views of Peterhof.
The fountain also has a second name "Indefinite", which is a reflection of the numerous changes in the sculptural design.
In 1738, the sculptural group Andromeda was installed in the fountain, which depicted Perseus on horseback, protecting Andromeda from the dragon. There were four dolphins swimming around the sculpture. The sculpture remained in the fountain until 1775. It was too big for the water supply of the fountain. Only a dragon and four dolphins remained.
In 1859, a crater vase was installed in the middle of the fountain.
During World War II, the fountain was completely destroyed. After the war, it was restored by A. F. Gurzhiy according to the surviving sketches.