Zvuky Prahy / Sounds of Prague
terénní nahrávky, zvukové umění, rádio, zvukové procházky
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Zpívající fontána Hradčany

Singing Fountain Prague Castle

Tags: exterior water gardens
Creator: peter (Peter Cusack)
Submitted: 2008-08-23
Recorded: 2008-07-04
Licence: Creative Commons Licence
Download: 080821135617.mp3

The singing fountain at Belveder within Prague Castle was cast in the 1560s from bronze mixed with bell metal. The water jets produce a complex of tones that are best heard by ear from underneath. This recording was made by a hydrophone in the fountain pool.