Ukraine
Besides the famous "Night" fountain, Gurzuf Park boasts another remarkable one called "Rachel," erected in 1890 by the resort's founder, P.I. Gubonin. The fountain's creator remains unknown. It depicts the biblical story of Jacob and Rachel from the Book of Genesis, where Jacob falls in love with Rachel at a well. He asks her father for her hand, and the father agrees on the condition that Jacob tends his flocks for seven years. Unfortunately, Jacob doesn't specifically name Rachel, and afte.. Read more »
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