Neptunbrunnen, Baroque water well in Bayreuther Straße, Germany
The Neptune Fountain is a large sculptured fountain with water jets on Bayreuther Straße in Nuremberg. The structure features several mythological figures cast in metal that spray water in different directions.
The fountain was created in the mid-1600s when Nuremberg wanted to display its power and artistic ambitions. Multiple craftsmen worked on the project over several years to complete the casting and installation.
The fountain is named after the Roman god of the sea, reflecting how the city expressed its connection to classical learning and power. The elaborate sculptures demonstrated wealth and artistic taste during the 17th century.
The fountain is located in a public space and can be viewed freely from all sides with nearby pathways. You can walk around it and get close to examine the sculptural details up close.
When finished, this was a sensation because casting metal on such a large scale was nearly impossible at the time. The technical achievement was so remarkable that people traveled from distant places just to see it.
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