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[2025 Gdansk Attraction] Travel Guide for Neptune's Fountain (Updated May)

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The Neptune Fountain is one of the most iconic historical landmarks in Gdańsk, Poland. It is located in the Long Square (Długi Targ) in the center of the old town. Its history can be traced back to the early 17th century. It was designed by German sculptor Abraham van den Blok and completed in 1613. The main body of the fountain is a bronze statue of Neptune, the sea god, holding a trident and standing on a shell chariot, symbolizing the prosperity of Gdańsk as a Baltic trade port and its deep connection with maritime culture. The base of the fountain is decorated in Rococo style, surrounded by sculptures of marine life and reliefs of Greek mythological scenes, such as seahorses, dolphins and mythological figures, showing the exquisite craftsmanship of European Baroque art in the 17th century. During World War II, the statue was secretly moved for protection and relocated to its original site after the war, becoming a symbol of the city's rebirth from the ashes. Today, the square where the fountain is located gathers Dutch Renaissance-style buildings, such as Arthur's Court and the City Hall, forming a landscape that blends history and modernity.

Neptune's Fountain Address:

Długi Targ, 80-833 Gdańsk, Poland
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