Fountain monument Sume - a symbolic monument of Sumy, located in the historic center of the city - on the streets of the Resurrection, near the cultural and artistic center "bag." He is an original reproduction of a popular urban legend, and since the establishment has become one of the symbols of Sumy.

The monument was designed as a bag of money, which hangs over the well, and from it flows like a river. The authors of the idea of ​​the memorial sign is a journalist, born in Sumy N. Gritsenko and publishing director of the regional center "Cathedral" Mr. Timchenko. The author of the project was made by the local sculptor A. Shevchenko.

Fountain monument Sume was created at the expense of the city of Sumy and fraternities in Kiev as a gift to the city for the Day of Europe. The monument was set to 355-year anniversary of the founding of the city. According to legend, the first settlers, Cossacks from the village pond in the Kyiv region, headed by Ataman Kondratiev summer in 1655 found in the place where a small river flows into the river Psel, three hunting bags filled with coins. Subsequently, the river was named bags, and based on this location city - Sumy. The grand opening of the monument took place on May 17, 2008

Each item Fountain Memorial Sume has its value. For example, the arch symbolizes the firmament, and the bag was found in the well - good life and well-being. Right on the arch there is an image of the Church of the Resurrection, and the left - the Transfiguration Cathedral. The memorial sign is complementary map of Sumy region in which it was installed.

Fountain monument Sume very quickly caught on and became one of the most popular attractions of the city. Created in honor of the legendary monument soon created and its legend. It is believed that if the wash "magic" water from this fountain or moisten it purse and bag, then from that moment a man waiting for prosperity and good luck. And if you throw a coin in the fountain and make a wish at the same time, it is sure to be fulfilled.