Thermalbrunnen Burtscheid
Thermalbrunnen Burtscheid, Thermal fountain in Burtscheid district, Aachen, Germany.
Description
The Thermalbrunnen Burtscheid is a ceramic fountain in Aachen's Burtscheid district that delivers natural thermal water from underground sources. The water reaches about 74 degrees Celsius (165 degrees Fahrenheit), making it one of the warmest of its kind in Central Europe.
History
Romans discovered these thermal springs during the first century CE. A dedication stone unearthed in 1957 bearing the name of a Roman officer named Lucius Latinius provides archaeological evidence of this early use.
Culture
The fountain has served as a gathering place for centuries, where people seek the healing properties of warm water. Water flows continuously and is valued by both visitors and locals who use it for health and wellness purposes.
Practical
The fountain sits at the beginning of the pedestrian zone on the Burtscheid market square and is easy to access. Visitors can drink directly from the flowing water or collect it, as it is continuously available.
Did you know?
The water originates from a depth of about 3,000 meters after traveling for approximately 10,000 years through underground limestone formations from the Frasnes period. This long underground journey gives the water its distinctive properties and constant heat.
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