Manduševac, now a fountain on the
Governor Josip Jelačić's square, was once a
fresh water spring on the former town market Harmica. This spring is
first mentioned in the 14th century, and was an important
water source for the citizens of Zagreb til the end of the 19th
century. Water from Manduševac was often attributed both healing and
magical properties and was especially appreciated by bishops from
Kaptol diocese, one of the two settlements (the other was called
Gradec and was populated by commoners) which were in 1850 united with
the surrounding settlements to form the town which would later become
Zagreb.
Written by: Gordana MijatovicClick on photo for larger size
