The monument was a gift from the Jewish community in Curitiba to commemorate the tricentenary of the founding of Jerusalem.
The structure's design includes an inscription referencing the 3,000-year history of the city of Jerusalem.
The fountain is situated within the Praça do Japão, which is paradoxically themed around Japanese culture despite housing this specific historical monument.
The fountain's flow is designed to create a cascading effect that remains visible from multiple angles of the traffic circle.
The Fonte de Jerusalém is a monumental fountain located in the center of the Praça do Japão traffic circle in the Seminário neighborhood of Curitiba. Dedicated to the 3000th anniversary of Jerusalem as the capital of King David, the monument was inaugurated in 1995. Its architectural design features a central stone structure from which water flows into a surrounding circular pool. The fountain serves as an urban landmark and a symbol of historical and cultural ties between the city and Jerusalem. It is situated at the intersection of major thoroughfares, acting as a prominent visual feature of the local landscape. The surrounding area is part of a larger square frequently visited by local residents for outdoor activity.
From the sidewalk edge of Praça do Japão facing the fountain with the water cascades in the frame.
Observe the monument from the pedestrian pathways of the Praça do Japão for a closer view.
Visit during the early evening when the structure is illuminated.
Be mindful of heavy vehicle traffic as the site is positioned within a high-circulation intersection.
Attempting to walk into the traffic circle itself; view it from the perimeter sidewalks for safety.
