Zdrój Fountain in Wrocław

The Zdrój Fountain stands on Wrocław's Market Square, on its western side by Plac Gołębi, in front of the New Town Hall. It is a modern accent right in the heart of the historic old town.

The fountain's form

The fountain consists of a rectangular basin lined with granite setts and granite boulders raised in the middle, into which glass panels are set vertically. Water flows down these panels. The design is the work of Alojzy Gryt of the Academy of Fine Arts in Wrocław.

A controversial creation

The design met with opposition from the start, including from the regional heritage conservator, as not fitting the historic buildings of the Market Square. Despite this, the then mayor of Wrocław, Bogdan Zdrojewski, pushed the fountain's construction through, and it was unveiled on 17 September 1996.

Nearby

The fountain is within walking distance of the Market Square, the Wrocław Town Hall and the Wrocław Market Hall, so it fits well into an Old Town sightseeing route.

Practical information

• Address: Plac Gołębi, western side of Wrocław's Market Square, in front of the New Town Hall
• Reached on foot from the Old Town, free and open around the clock
• Expect a granite and glass fountain without a traditional sculpture, surrounded by café terraces