Puppenbrunnen, Bronze fountain in Old Town, Aachen, Germany.
Puppenbrunnen is a bronze fountain in Aachen's old town featuring six movable figures arranged in a circle: a bishop, a professor, a musician, a clown, a market woman, and a fashion doll. Each statue sits on its own base element and can be touched and moved by visitors.
The fountain was created in 1975 by sculptor Bonifatius Stirnberg and stands near Aachen Cathedral. It was designed during a period when the city sought to honor its medieval past while developing into a modern urban center.
The figures represent local trades and traditions, from the market vendor with her wares to the musician with his instrument. These representations show the everyday life that continues in the old town streets today.
The fountain is located on Kramerstrasse near the cathedral and is freely accessible throughout the day. The site is easily reached on foot and provides enough space to view and touch all the figures comfortably.
The figures feature movable joints similar to marionettes, allowing visitors to move the arms and legs of the sculptures. This interactive element transforms the fountain into a place where both children and adults can engage with the artwork rather than simply observe it.
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