Neptune Fountain in Jelenia Góra

The Neptune Fountain in Jelenia Góra stands on plac Ratuszowy, on the site of a former town well. The sculpture of the god of the seas recalls the city's trading past.

What it commemorates

The fountain was built in the 19th century and commemorates the old, good trade relations of Jelenia Góra's merchants with overseas countries. The figure of Neptune refers precisely to these maritime trade routes, even though the city itself lies inland, at the foot of the Karkonosze (Giant Mountains).

Practical information

• The fountain stands on plac Ratuszowy in the centre of Jelenia Góra.
• It's a good starting point for a walk around the old town; nearby stand the castle gate tower and the Wojanów Gate, among others.
• The site is accessible at any time, free of charge.