Kolinbrunnen, Fontaine à Zoug
The Kolinbrunnen is a Renaissance fountain on Linden Square in Zug featuring an octagonal stone basin with a tall column rising from its center. A statue of a banner-bearer holding a shield and standard crowns the column, with the year 1541 engraved into the stone.
The fountain was built in 1541 after the city council decided to place it on the square. It underwent major renovations in 1747, again at the end of the 19th century in 1891-1892, and finally in 1981 to preserve it for future generations.
The Kolinbrunnen is also known as Ochsenbrunnen, named after the nearby Ochsen inn that Wolfgang Kolin built in the 16th century. The figure on top represents a banner-bearer, connecting the fountain to an important local family and their role in the town's life.
The fountain stands freely accessible on Linden Square in the heart of Zug's old town and can be visited at any time. It is easily reached on foot and serves as a natural stopping point when walking through the historic streets lined with shops and cafes.
The statue on top was cast in aluminum in 1892, replacing the original figure with a modern material for that era. This choice shows how the fountain reflected the innovations of its time while maintaining its historic appearance.
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