Neptune Fountain in Gliwice, Historic fountain in market square, Gliwice, Poland.
The Neptune Fountain displays an ornate baroque sculpture of the Roman sea god seated on a dolphin, carved from sandstone by Johannes Nitsche and positioned within a square stone basin in the city center.
Constructed in 1794 by baroque sculptor Johannes Nitsche from Opava, this fountain has served as a central landmark in Gliwice's market square for over two centuries and holds official monument status since 1982.
Local residents affectionately nicknamed the fountain 'Jerzy z widłami' (George with forks) during the 19th century, reflecting its integration into community life and its role as a popular meeting point for generations.
Located on the western side of Gliwice's main market square, the fountain remains accessible year-round and serves as a key reference point for navigation through the historic city center.
The fountain originally functioned as a practical water source for residents and horses, with Prussian authorities initially planning a wooden trough for dragoon regiments before deciding on this decorative baroque masterpiece.
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