Augustinerbrunnen, Historic drinking fountain in Altstadt, Zurich, Switzerland.
Augustinerbrunnen is a stone drinking fountain in Zurich's Altstadt with multiple water spouts. Water flows continuously and is available to everyone passing by.
The fountain dates to the Middle Ages when the nearby Augustinian monastery was central to the neighborhood. It supplied water to the monks and local residents during that period.
The fountain takes its name from the nearby Augustinian monastery that once shaped the area. Today both residents and visitors use it as a natural part of public life.
The fountain is accessible around the clock and provides clean drinking water straight from the spouts. It is a convenient spot to refill water bottles or grab a quick drink.
The fountain is one of about 1000 drinking fountains across Zurich, revealing a city-wide network of public water points. Each fountain is regularly tested and maintained to ensure high water quality standards.
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