Gönneranlage, Rose garden in Baden-Baden, Germany.
Gönneranlage is a park on the Oos within the Lichtentaler Allee area, designed by Max Laeuger and laid out between 1909 and 1912. Entered from the Josephinenbrücke, a lawn flanked by rose bushes leads to the Josephinenbrunnen, a large basin with goldfish and water lilies. The fountain, in Jugendstil, is by Munich sculptor Josef Flossmann; its left figure personifies the bathing cure, the right one the drinking cure.
The garden was founded in the early 20th century by businessman Hermann Sielcken and later named in honor of Mayor Albert Gönner. Its design came from architect Max Laeuger, who shaped the garden's formal structure.
The garden is named after Baden-Baden's mayor Albert Gönner, while its fountain and footbridge honour Josephine Sielcken, wife of the donor Hermann Sielcken. Since 1952 roses have been cultivated in the hedge garden, which now holds roughly 360 rose varieties. The Josephine Fountain, designed in Jugendstil by Munich sculptor Josef Flossmann, shows two figures: the left one personifies the bathing cure, the right one the drinking cure.
The space is open daily and works well for leisurely walks, particularly during warmer months when the roses are in full bloom. The garden sits right next to Lichtentaler Allee, one of the city's main promenades.
The Josephine Fountain at the garden's heart was designed in Art Nouveau style by Munich sculptor Josef Flossmann; its left figure personifies the bathing cure, its right figure the drinking cure. Bridge and fountain are named after Josephine Sielcken, wife of the donor Hermann Sielcken.
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