The sculpture is recognized as the largest animal sculpture in Lithuania.
Its design incorporates a poem by poet Vilius Baltrėnas, which is etched onto the fox's metal body.
The structure contains a hollow interior that was originally intended to house a time capsule for future generations.
The fox is positioned to face the city center of Šiauliai across the lake.
The Iron Fox (Geležinė lapė) is a monumental sculpture located on the southern shore of Talkša Lake in Šiauliai. Created by sculptor Saulius Tamašauskas, the artwork was unveiled in 2009 to commemorate the city's 733rd anniversary. The sculpture measures 6.5 meters in height and 25 meters in length, weighing approximately 7 tons. It is constructed from metal plates integrated into a reinforced concrete frame. The fox is a symbolic representation of the city, inspired by the motifs found in local legends and the surrounding natural landscape. The site serves as an open-air public art installation accessible year-round. It is situated within the park area near the Talkša Lake infrastructure.
From the pedestrian path directly across the small inlet to capture the sculpture's full length reflected in the lake water.
Visit during the golden hour to see the metal finish catch the reflection from the lake.
Walk the surrounding gravel paths of Talkša Lake to get different angles of the sculpture against the water.
Combine this visit with a walk to the nearby clock square in the city center.
Do not attempt to climb onto the metal structure, as the plates can be slippery and unstable.
