The monument's design was selected through a city-wide competition held in 2008.
The sculpture was created by artist Artur Wochniak to commemorate the city's 800th anniversary.
Bacchus is depicted with a bunch of grapes in one hand and a goblet in the other, signaling the regional wine culture.
The monument sparked a city-wide trend that led to the installation of over 50 smaller 'Bachusiki' statues across town.
The site is a common meeting point for locals during the annual 'Winobranie' wine harvest festival.
The Pomnik Bachusa is a bronze sculpture serving as the primary symbol of Zielona Góra, reflecting the city’s centuries-old viticulture traditions. Located at the intersection of Stefana Żeromskiego and Aleja Niepodległości, the statue depicts the Roman god of wine, Bacchus, riding a barrel. The monument was inaugurated in 2010 to emphasize the city's historical identity as a wine-producing hub. It serves as the namesake and focal point for the city-wide 'Bachusiki' trail, which features over 50 smaller bronze figurines scattered throughout the urban center. The sculpture occupies a central position in the pedestrianized district. It remains accessible year-round as an outdoor public monument.
From the pedestrian walkway level directly in front of the barrel to capture the full statue against the city architecture.
Combine your visit with a self-guided treasure hunt to find the smaller bronze Bachusiki figurines located nearby.
Visit during the early autumn harvest festival to see the monument integrated into city-wide wine celebrations.
Check the official Bachusiki website map to identify the locations of the closest smaller sculptures before your walk.
Do not mistake the main statue for the smaller Bachusiki figurines; there are dozens of the latter, but only one large central monument.
