Памятник барону Мюнхгаузену

The Munchausen monument in Khmelnytskyi is a bronze statue of a man in characteristic pose, surrounded by a fountain with water jets. The water features create a dynamic display in the central park of the city.

The monument was inaugurated in 2005 in the Cultural and Recreation Park, marking a new phase in the city's public art installations. Its creation showed the city's interest in art projects honoring European cultural traditions.

The monument depicts Baron Munchausen, a literary character from German tales whose fantastic adventures became known across Europe. Visitors see a figure representing creative storytelling and impossible feats that captured the imagination of people across the continent.

The monument is located in the central park and is easily reached from several public transportation stops. The best time to visit is during quieter hours of the day when you can view the details and water features without crowds.

The water jets of the fountain follow a pattern that changes throughout the day, meant to represent different scenes from the Baron's famous tall tales. This makes each visit a different experience as the water display offers changing impressions.

GPS coordinates: 49.42596,26.97833

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:26