Neptune’s Fountain, Gdansk, Pomorskie Voivodship, Poland

Neptune’s Fountain, Gdansk, Pomorskie Voivodship, Poland

Neptune’s Fountain – is a historic fountain in Gdańsk, which was constructed with the initiative of Mayor Bartłomiej Schachmann, and the local authorities. The fountain is located in the most notable part of Gdańsk – Long Market, by the entrance to Artus Court.

In 1549, by the entrance of Artus Court there was located a now unknown well, which may have had metal decorative pieces. The well was located slightly closer to the Motława.

The local authorities of Gdańsk, together with Mayor Bartłomiej Schachmann wanted to raise a more notable monument. The first mason to receive an offer to complete the project was Jakub Kordes from Lubeka, but for unknown reasons his plan was not accepted.

The new fountain was to be constructed at the centre of the facade of the Artus Court, from the Green Gate the fountain would be seen with the Gdańsk Main Town Hall in the background, with the turn to the Long Lane.

Neptune – the god of the sea – was to be placed facing the townhouses, which were the residence of the Polish kings, while at their stay in Gdańsk, the mythological god was to have his head bow down to them. The fountain was to have underground pumps connecting the fountain to the Potok Siedlecki by Sienny Market; however, the pressure was too low.

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