Best For
Fans of local history and unique city trails.
PL
Tourist Attraction·Commemorative, Industrial, Local
Fontanna is a distinctive landmark in Dzierżoniów, designed to honor the 15th anniversary of the local economic subzone and the city's industrial roots. The fountain features a central dandelion-shaped nozzle and a basin lined with red Swedish and Strzegom granite. Its most unique feature is a 1:1 scale brass model of the 1961 Ramona radio, one of 11 such sculptures hidden throughout the city as part of a local heritage trail. Situated near a historic church and the monument to Pope John Paul II, it offers a blend of modern art and local history, though maintenance can occasionally be inconsistent.
Fontanna is a distinctive landmark in Dzierżoniów, designed to honor the 15th anniversary of the local economic subzone and the city's industrial roots. The fountain features a central dandelion-shaped nozzle and a basin lined with red Swedish and Strzegom granite. Its most unique feature is a 1:1 scale brass model of the 1961 Ramona radio, one of 11 such sculptures hidden throughout the city as part of a local heritage trail. Situated near a historic church and the monument to Pope John Paul II, it offers a blend of modern art and local history, though maintenance can occasionally be inconsistent.
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Address
Przedmieście 38, 58-200 Dzierżoniów, Poland
Highlights
Unique dandelion-shaped water nozzle design.
Features a 1:1 brass model of a 1961 Ramona radio.
Constructed using red Swedish and Strzegom granite.
Part of a city-wide trail of 11 radio sculptures.
Located near the Pope John Paul II monument.
Time of Day
Lunch, Dinner, Late Night
Occasion Tags
Tourists, Locals, Family
Reviews
3.5
Good6 reviews
Fontanna in Dzierżoniów is a point of interest with a mix of historical significance and maintenance challenges. Reviewers highlight its role in the city's 'radio trail,' specifically featuring a brass model of a 1961 Ramona receiver from the Diora factory. The dandelion-shaped design and the use of red Swedish granite are praised for their aesthetic appeal. However, the fountain's rating is impacted by reports of frequent technical issues, such as clogging and water leaking onto the sidewalk. While some find it a 'pretty cool' addition to the city center, others are frustrated by what they perceive as a waste of water due to poor upkeep. Overall, it serves as a symbolic nod to the region's industrial past.
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Location
Dzierżoniów, Województwo dolnośląskie, Poland
