Fischbrunnen, Bronze fountain in Marienplatz, Germany.
The Fischbrunnen features bronze fish sculptures and stands directly opposite the entrance of Munich City Hall at Marienplatz central square.
Originally built in 1886 by Konrad Knoll, the fountain was reconstructed in 1954 after its complete destruction during World War II.
The fountain maintains a traditional ceremony where master butchers perform initiation jumps into the water, continuing a centuries-old local custom.
The fountain serves as a central meeting point in Munich, offering wheelchair accessibility and clear visibility from all corners of Marienplatz.
On Ash Wednesday, Munich residents wash their wallets in the fountain waters following a tradition believed to bring financial prosperity.
Location: Munich
Inception: 1954
Architects: Josef Henselmann, Konrad Knoll
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Made from material: conglomerate, bronze
Address: Marienplatz
GPS coordinates: 48.13720,11.57620
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:35
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