Friedensbrunnen, Fountain in Aachen-Mitte, Aachen, Germany
The Friedensbrunnen is a fountain in the Aachen-Mitte district, created in 1991 and placed in front of a large building on Theaterstraße. It stands around 20 feet (6 meters) tall and combines sculpture with flowing water.
The Friedensbrunnen was created in 1991, its name referring to the desire for peace that shaped public spaces in Aachen in the postwar decades. It was built during a period when many German cities were placing public artworks as a reminder of that shared hope.
The Friedensbrunnen sits along Theaterstraße, where people tend to slow down for a moment before continuing into the city center. The sound of running water draws attention even from passersby who were not looking for it.
The fountain is on Theaterstraße in Aachen-Mitte, within easy walking distance of the city center and the main train station. As it stands outdoors, it can be visited at any time and fits naturally into a walk through the neighborhood.
Although the fountain's name refers to peace, it is not a monument tied to a specific event, but rather a work made by several artists working together. That collaboration itself mirrors the idea behind its name.
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