Stork Fountain, Bronze fountain at Amagertorv, Copenhagen, Denmark
Three large bronze storks stand ready to take flight atop a pedestal with water cascading into a nine-sided stone basin below.
The fountain was commissioned in 1888 to commemorate Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Louise's silver wedding anniversary in 1894.
Since 1950, newly graduated midwives have maintained a tradition of dancing around the fountain to celebrate their professional achievement.
The fountain provides drinking water and serves as a central meeting point in Copenhagen's main shopping district throughout the year.
The pedestal features detailed reliefs of aquatic plants and frogs that spray water through specially designed dock leaves.
Location: Copenhagen Municipality
Creator: Vilhelm Bissen
Official opening: 1894
GPS coordinates: 55.67883,12.57956
Latest update: May 13, 2025 19:19
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