Both love the fountain.
There are not so many fountains in Amsterdam, here in front of the Americain Hotel at the Leidsesquare was since 1965 a fountain which was a bit old and deteriorated. The founder of the Scapino Ballet troup, Miss Hans Snoek had after her death in 2001, left a legacy to the citycounsel to make a new fountain at this place. At June 12th 2006 a complete new fountain was placed which is now called the "Hans Snoek fountain".
Fountains can really be hypnotizing... just like it is for the young lad in your photo. Running water can be so soothing to the mind. That's an interesting bit of history behind the fountain.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenhuh. I wonder why there aren't so many fountains? maybe because there is already water around you.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenWhat a nice gesture...that others can enjoy for years to come!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenits quite big, and i think i never saw it...
BeantwoordenVerwijderengreat all that splashing water Nice fountain
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