Fontana Neptuna (Neptune Fountain), with Dwor Artusa (Artus Court) beyond, Dlugi Targ (Long Market), Gdansk, Pomerania, Poland.
Neptune Fountain was cast in bronze is by Flemish sculptor Peter Husen between 1606 and 1613. It was fenced off in 1634 after a rumour spread that Goldwasser, the Gdansk vodka, was spurting from Neptune's trident. The mythical stone sea creatures were added in the 1750s. Beyond on the right is the Artus Court and on the left is the Ratusz (Town Hall).
Size: 3654px × 4780px
Location: Dlugi Targ (Long Market), Gdansk, Pomerania, Poland.
Photo credit: © Leslie Garland / LGPL / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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