Gänsemännchenbrunnen, Water well in Nuremberg, Germany.
Description
The Gänsemännchenbrunnen is a fountain at the heart of Nuremberg's old town, displaying a bronze boy cradling two geese. Water flows from beneath the figure, creating a focal point where stone streets and historic buildings meet.
History
This fountain was built in the 17th century as part of Nuremberg's water supply system. Over time it has undergone repairs and modifications while remaining a permanent fixture in the old town.
Culture
The figure depicts a rural connection that remained important to the city's people and history. It speaks to how agricultural life and urban development were once intertwined in this region.
Practical
The fountain sits in the middle of Nuremberg's old town and is easy to find if you walk along the main streets near the city center. Visit early in the day when it feels less crowded and you can see the details of the sculpture more clearly.
Did you know?
The bronze surface has developed a green patina from years of exposure to weather. This natural aging gives the sculpture a character that reveals how deeply time has marked this location.
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