Fontainen-Obelisk, Water well and architectural heritage monument in Markt street, Bonn-Zentrum, Germany.
The Fontainen-Obelisk extends vertically from a water basin, featuring architectural elements and inscriptions on its surfaces in the market square.
The monument, constructed in 1777 under Elector Maximilian Friedrich von Königsegg-Rothenfels, originally displayed a ceremonial hat that French soldiers removed during Napoleon's occupation.
Latin and German inscriptions on the obelisk reflect the relationship between the Elector and Bonn citizens, who funded the construction through municipal taxes.
The structure stands in front of the Old Town Hall at coordinates 50.735397 latitude and 7.102121 longitude, serving as a reference point for orientation.
The citizens of Bonn embedded an implicit criticism of the Elector in the monument's inscription, stating 'You are digging your own thought into our hearts.'
Location: Bonn
GPS coordinates: 50.73540,7.10212
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:36
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