Neptune's Fountain, Mannerist fountain at Long Market, Poland
The bronze Neptune statue rises from a black marble basin in front of Artus Court, holding a trident as the central element.
The fountain emerged in 1633 under Mayor Bartholomew Schachmann's initiative, with the bronze figure cast by Peter Husen in the municipal foundry.
Neptune's figure symbolizes Gdansk's maritime connections, with its head modeled after Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius to represent authority and power.
The fountain operates daily in front of Artus Court, marking a central meeting point for guided tours through Gdansk's Main Town.
The statue's fish tail covering resulted from Protestant modesty concerns, leading to modifications of the original naked Neptune figure.
Location: Gdańsk
Inception: 1633
Architectural style: mannerism, Rococo
Address: Długi Targ 80-833 Gdańsk
Website: http://gdmel.pl/fontanny/historia-gdanskich-fontann
GPS coordinates: 54.34856,18.65338
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:53
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