Neptunbrunnen, Water well in Mitte, Germany.
Neptunbrunnen is a water fountain in Mitte where a central figure of Neptune stands on a shell, flanked by tritons and various sea creatures in bronze. The entire composition displays detailed work in the figures and their arrangement around the water basin.
The fountain was created in 1891 by sculptor Waldemar Otto and has stood in its location ever since. Over the decades, it underwent multiple restoration efforts to preserve its structure and appearance.
The fountain depicts Neptune alongside four female figures representing different bodies of water. This imagery reflects how people around 1900 understood water's power and their connection to ancient times.
The fountain sits near Karl-Liebknecht-Straße and can be reached through several nearby public transport stations. It is best visited during daylight hours to properly view the bronze figures and composition details.
The cast iron and bronze construction demonstrates impressive 19th-century craftsmanship and how public artworks were built at that time. Many visitors overlook the fine details in the figures' faces and the movement the artist captured in metal.
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