Neptunbrunnen, Fountain in Old Botanical Garden, Munich, Germany
The Neptune Fountain is a fountain in the Old Botanical Garden featuring a muscular figure of the sea god holding a trident and presiding over a horse-like water creature. The structure consists of multiple water basins with rising jets emerging from shell-shaped pedestals.
The fountain was created in 1937 under the direction of architects Joseph Wackerle and Oswald Eduard Bieber. The work reflects the artistic movements of that era, when public monumental fountains were an important part of urban design.
The name refers to the Roman sea god, bringing classical mythology into the city landscape. Visitors see here a blend of ancient motifs and modern sculptural art that celebrates water and nature.
The fountain sits in the Old Botanical Garden near Karlsplatz and is easy to reach by public transport. The best time to visit is during warmer months when the fountain is running and the garden is lively.
The water basins feature elaborate shaping that uses the movement of water as a sculptural element. This dynamic arrangement creates an interplay between stone and liquid that changes appearance depending on sunlight and season.
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