Herkulesbrunnen, Renaissance fountain in Augsburg, Germany
The Hercules Fountain features bronze sculptures showing the mythological hero battling a seven-headed Hydra atop marble pillars across four levels.
Completed in 1602, the fountain was designed by Adriaen de Vries and underwent substantial restoration work between 1997 and 1999 to preserve its structure.
The fountain displays gilded bronze reliefs depicting scenes from Roman mythology, including the founding of Augsburg and the entry of deity Augusta.
The original bronze figures are now housed in the Maximilian Museum, which opens Tuesday through Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM.
Standing at 3.47 meters tall, the central Hercules figure wields a flame mace while surrounded by Naiads, tritons, and decorative geese.
Location: Augsburg
Elevation above the sea: 496 m
Address: Maximilianstraße
GPS coordinates: 48.36510,10.89960
Latest update: March 9, 2025 12:42
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