Wasserwellen-Lebens-Brunnen, Water well in Bruno-Kreisky-Gasse, Vienna, Austria
The Wasserwellen-Lebens-Brunnen is a water fountain in Vienna, Austria, positioned on a three-tiered pedestal near Ballhausplatz. Its surface is designed to resemble natural stones with rounded edges, allowing water to flow across its sculptural form.
The fountain was originally displayed at the Austrian Pavilion during Expo '98 in Lisbon. It was permanently installed in Vienna on November 23, 2000.
The fountain was created by sculptor Hans Muhr and blends natural materials with artistic vision in the public space. Its design invites people to pause and observe how water interacts with the stone surface.
The fountain is easily accessible by public transportation and located near restaurants and cultural venues in central Vienna. The surrounding area is walkable and offers comfortable spots for a brief pause.
Two bronze plaques set into the ground beside the fountain record its origin: one notes that the 18.3-tonne lapis lazuli block was quarried in 1993 at 3,700 metres in Chile, the other that Bank Austria, Mediaprint and the City of Vienna bought the sculpture and gave it to the Historisches Museum der Stadt Wien.
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