Herkulesbrunnen, Cultural heritage fountain at Market Square, Heidelberg, Germany.
The Hercules Fountain features a stone statue of the mythological figure standing on a central column in front of the Heidelberg City Hall.
The city commissioned this fountain in 1703 after the War of Palatine Succession, when Heidelberg had only 150 residents remaining in the area.
Sculptors Heinrich Charrasky and Johann Martin Laub created this fountain between 1705 and 1706, incorporating Baroque design elements into the stone structure.
The fountain remains at its original location in the Market Square, serving as a central meeting point for visitors exploring the Heidelberg Old Town.
This monument symbolizes the determination of Heidelberg citizens to rebuild their city, with Hercules representing the strength needed for reconstruction.
Location: Heidelberg
Creator: Heinrich Charrasky
GPS coordinates: 49.41216,8.71048
Latest update: March 2, 2025 19:56
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