Fontanna Prozerpiny w Poznaniu, Baroque fountain at Old Market Square, Poznań, Poland
The Proserpina Fountain is a Baroque sandstone fountain standing at the Old Market Square in Poznan, Poland. Its sculptural group shows the mythological moment when Proserpina is seized by the ruler of the underworld.
The fountain was finished in 1766 by sculptor Augustyn Schops, taking the place of older wooden figures of lions and deer that had stood on the market square before. It is one of the oldest surviving monuments on the Old Market Square.
The four reliefs carved into the basin show fire, air, water, and earth, alongside the coat of arms of Poznan. These symbols connect ancient mythology with the city's own identity in a way that visitors can read directly from the stone.
The fountain stands directly in front of the Town Hall and can be seen from all sides of the square, making it a natural starting point for a walk around the Old Market. The square is open and flat, so getting close to the fountain on foot is straightforward.
When Lech Poznan won a championship in 2010, the celebrations that followed caused damage to the fountain. Supporters of the club then raised funds to pay for the repairs, which says something about how present this old monument is in the everyday life of the city.
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