Water Fountain Catalogue
On this page, you have the opportunity to explore the catalog of all fountains in Zaječar. Each fountain has its own picture, name, and a link leading to a detailed page dedicated to that fountain. Join us in discovering this unique water heritage and support us in our mission to preserve and promote healthy drinking water.
Here, you will find all the information about more than 40 active public artesian fountains that make Zaječar one of the richest cities in Europe and the world in terms of healthy drinking water.
Fountain in the ‘Kraljevica’ Settlement
The current fountain was erected in 2018. It is located at the corner of Ljube Nešića and Obilićev Venac streets, near building C2 in the 'Kraljevica' settlement. According to Dr. Miodrag Velojić (Zaječar Public Fountains), the original fountain was erected for the needs of the…
‘Zelengora’ Fountain
One of the oldest artesian fountains in the city, named after the tavern of the same name. According to sources found in the literature, this fountain was erected before the First World War. Initially, it had a concrete above-ground structure, which was removed during the…
Fountain on Liberation Square
The memorial fountain on Liberation Square is the oldest fountain in Zaječar, built in 1895 in the center of the city at the Great Market. It was erected in honor of the Zaječar residents who died in wars against the Turks. The years engraved on…
Fountain in the Ključ 3 Settlement, at the Corner of Stanoja Glavaša and Požarevačka Streets
The fountain well was constructed in 1983. The design for the above-ground structure of the fountain and the surrounding area was completed in 1985 by graduate engineer Dragiša Kotujić. The well is 78.5 meters deep. It was built according to the project by geologist Dragoljub…
Fountain at ‘Two Brothers’
Built in the early twenties of the last century, most likely near the old brewery or icehouse at the current location of the Forest Section. It was also known as "Jeremić's Fountain." According to the memories of old residents of Zaječar, it changed its location…
Fountain in Čupićeva Street
The fountain in Čupićeva Street is located near the current railway crossing by the silos and "Žitopromet," in front of the former old tannery, the furniture factory "Jedinstvo," and later the premises of the trading company "Zaječar-promet." Svetolik Mišković, an industrialist, erected the fountain for…
Fountain in Krfska Street
The fountain was erected by Dr. Dušan Petrović, a municipal doctor in Zaječar and the first school doctor at the Gymnasium, in the first half of the 20th century. The fountain was located at the site of today's hotel "Srbija-Tis." As stated by Dr. Miodrag…
Fountain Near the High Schools
According to data from the book Zaječar’s Public Fountains by Miodrag Velojić, PhD, the fountain was built in 1937, and a park area with benches and a large chestnut tree was arranged around it. When the original fountain dried up, a new one was constructed…
The Fountain at Popova Beach
The fountain was built at its current location in the early years of the 21st century, and the area around the fountain was arranged in 2008 as part of the sports and recreational center "Popova Beach." The above-ground part is located directly in front of…
The Fountain Near the Former ‘Česma’ Restaurant
The fountain in the 'Ključ 2' settlement, located near the former 'Česma' restaurant after which it was named, was built in 1983. According to Miodrag Velojić, PhD (Zaječar’s Public Fountains), the design for its arrangement was created in 1995 by Dragiša Kotujić, a graduate engineer.…