Nachtwächterbrunnen, Stuttgart, Renaissance Revival fountain in Stuttgart-Mitte, Germany.
The Nachtwächterbrunnen features two bronze fountain bowls, a cubic pedestal, and a column topped with a night watchman figure holding a lantern and horn.
Created in 1900 by Heinrich Halmhuber and Adolf Fremd, the fountain replaced the former Fischbrunnen due to streetcar track construction on Hauptstätter Straße.
The night watchman statue commemorates the Stuttgart guards who protected citizens until 1862, carrying traditional tools including a halberd and accompanied by a dog.
Located at Leonhardsplatz near Pfarrstraße, the fountain operates from mid-May through mid-September and includes stone benches for public seating.
The lantern held by the watchman figure represents the first electric light installed in Stuttgart's public street space, marking a transition in urban illumination.
Location: Stuttgart-Mitte
Creator: Heinrich Halmhuber, Adolf Fremd
Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture
Made from material: bronze
Operator: Tiefbauamt Stuttgart
GPS coordinates: 48.77343,9.18124
Latest update: September 23, 2025 09:27
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