Fontaine de la sirène du Danube, Bronze fountain in Palais Ferstel, Vienna, Austria.
The fountain features three water nymphs dancing around a central column, with a female figure representing the Danube River at its top.
Created in 1861 by sculptors Anton Dominik Fernkorn and Hans Gasser, the fountain was commissioned by the National Bank of Austria for 25,000 florins.
The fountain incorporates figures of a merchant, shipbuilder, and fisherman, representing the economic activities along the Danube River in the 19th century.
Located in the hexagonal courtyard between Freyung and Herrengasse streets, the fountain measures 6 meters in height with a basin diameter of 3.2 meters.
The basin contains three bronze water birds serving as gargoyles, while the main structure weighs approximately 4,200 kilograms.
Location: Vienna
Inception: 1861
Creator: Anton Dominik Fernkorn, Hans Gasser
GPS coordinates: 48.21080,16.36522
Latest update: March 9, 2025 13:50
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