Weltkugelbrunnen
Weltkugelbrunnen, Fountain and sculpture group at Breitscheidplatz, Charlottenburg, Germany.
Description
The Weltkugelbrunnen is a monumental sculpture featuring a red granite sphere 8.5 meters in diameter, surrounded by a water pool below. The structure rises 10 meters high and combines granite, concrete, bronze, and glass materials.
History
Architect Joachim Schmettau created this monumental work after winning a public design competition and it opened on August 12, 1983. The sculpture became a key landmark in the modern development of the Charlottenburg area.
Culture
Bronze figures inside the sphere show people from different parts of the world, meant to express how societies connect through shared human experiences. Visitors notice these representations as they walk around the installation.
Practical
You can reach the fountain via staircases from Breitscheidplatz or from the basement level of the Europa-Center shopping complex. The location sits in the center of the district and is easy to find.
Did you know?
The water in the pool was historically refreshed daily to maintain the purity of the system and preserve the sculptural elements. This intensive maintenance reflects how seriously the designers took the care of the installation.
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