The Lion Fountain in the western Hungarian town of Kőszeg (German: Güns) was erected in 1996 and is one of the newer artistic highlights in the historic town center. It is located on the edge of the main square and combines modern art with the town's rich history. The fountain was created by Hungarian sculptor István Máté, who was responsible for the sculptural execution of the animal figures and the relief design. In the center of the fountain, two bronze lions lie side by side on a raised stone slab. The animals are modeled naturalistically and appear both calm and powerful; their posture conveys dignity and vigilance. The massive base is made of light-colored limestone and is decorated with bronze reliefs on several sides. These reliefs feature heraldic and historical motifs and establish a connection to the identity of Kőszeg. A Hungarian inscription is affixed to the edge of the fountain slab: “Ne menjen le a nap a te haragoddal,” which translates as “May the sun not set on your anger.”