Fountain joke "Oak"

Fountain-joke "Oak" in the beautiful park of Peterhof - a sample of fountains-surprises, without which were unthinkable large parks at the royal court. In the 17th and 18th centuries, such fun was very popular in the noble parks of Europe.

Oak justifies its name. It looks like a young tree surrounded by five tulips. The tree and flowers are splashed with water, refreshing the atmosphere and willy-nilly create a joyful mood. The original idea was that the jets of water appeared completely unexpectedly and sprayed walkers in the park.

Originally, the "Oak" was part of the decor of one of the fountains of the Upper Peterhof Park, designed by B. K. Rastrelli in 1735. But he didn't catch on in the park right away. After almost a hundred years, the fountain-joke renewed by the fountain master F. Strelnikov again decorated the landscape park. In the hands of the master, he acquired the form of a natural tree. At the same time, in 1802, fountains-tulips and two figure benches were installed, from behind the backs of which a water canopy suddenly rose.

The modern "Oak" is a fountain restored after the Second World War, which also delights and amuses visitors to the park, as it was centuries ago.