Schicksalsbrunnen, Art Nouveau fountain in Stuttgart-Mitte, Germany.
The Schicksalsbrunnen features a central goddess of fate with outstretched arms, flanked by sculptures depicting pairs of lovers at both ends of the basin.
Karl Donndorf created this fountain in 1914 as a memorial to German-Swiss opera singer Anna Sutter, who died tragically in 1910.
The inscription on the wall reflects on fate's unpredictable nature, expressing how individuals stand strong today but may falter tomorrow.
Located between the opera house and theater in Upper Castle Garden, the fountain operates from mid-May through mid-September each year.
The goddess figure holds closed hands symbolizing concealed destinies, while the surrounding couples represent contrasting states of victory and despair.
Location: Stuttgart-Mitte
Inception: January 1, 1914
Creator: Karl August Donndorf
Architectural style: Art Nouveau architecture
Made from material: marble
Creator: Karl August Donndorf
Part of: Schlossgarten Stuttgart
Website: https://stuttgart.de/vv/adresse/schicksalsbrunnen.php
GPS coordinates: 48.78030,9.18422
Latest update: March 13, 2025 11:18
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