The Neptune Fountain in Gdansk, Poland, with the god Neptune holding a trident, set against a clear blue sky and historic buildings.

History · 7 September

Gdańsk's Neptune Fountain and the Legend of Goldwasser

Standing at the centre of Długi Targ, with Artus Court behind him and the historic Main Town stretching towards the Motława, Neptune has watched over Gdańsk for almost four centuries.

A man in a hat tends to an outdoor stall loaded with amber jewelry while a woman in a black shirt examines the items.

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