Owl Fountain in Lwówek Śląski

Owl Fountain stands in the south-eastern corner of the town hall on the market square in Lwówek Śląski. It is the youngest and also the smallest of the three fountains on the square, made of sandstone to a design by architect Hans Poelzig.

Where the name comes from and what it looks like

The fountain has an oval canopy resting on a low wall surrounding the basin. On top is a sculpture of an owl, from which the object takes its name.

Construction

The fountain was erected at the beginning of the 20th century, during renovation works then being carried out at the town hall in Lwówek Śląski. The design is attributed to Hans Poelzig, a German architect.

Three fountains on the square

Owl Fountain is the youngest and smallest of the three fountains standing on the market square in Lwówek Śląski, next to which stands, among others, the Clothiers' Fountain in Lwówek Śląski.

Practical information

• South-eastern corner of the town hall, market square in Lwówek Śląski
• Accessible to view without restrictions, in the town centre next to the town hall
• What to expect: a small sandstone fountain with an owl sculpture, one of three such objects on the market square