Glaspalast-Brunnen, Heritage fountain in Weißenburger Platz, Munich, Germany.
The Glaspalast-Brunnen is an art fountain with five stacked cast iron bowls through which water flows from a central bud into a clover-shaped basin. The structure shows the characteristic forms of Maximilianstil with carefully worked details.
The fountain was designed in 1853 by August von Voit and originally created for the Glass Palace exhibition, where it stood for nearly 30 years. After its removal it found its current location at Weißenburger Platz.
The fountain shows design elements from the time of King Maximilian II and reflects the artistic tastes of the 19th century. You can see the craftsmanship of that era in its details.
The fountain sits in a pedestrian zone and is easily accessible from all sides. Water operations stop during winter months, but the bowls remain visible throughout the year.
The bowls were manufactured at the Royal Maximilianshütte and were originally coated with gold. This shiny surface has long faded, but the craftsmanship of the cast work remains impressive.
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