Düxer Bock, Bronze memorial statue in Deutz, Germany
The Düxer Bock is a bronze goat figure standing on a 2.5 meter tall stone pillar at Lorenzstraße square, surrounded by a small fountain basin. The sculpture creates a distinctive focal point in the Deutz district's urban landscape.
The memorial was installed in 1964 by sculptor Gerhard Marcks at Lorenzstraße, with its name tracing back to a building documented in the area since 1512. This connection spans more than 450 years of local naming tradition.
The statue represents a local legend about a tailor and tax collector whose children fell in love in secret, a story that has transformed over generations. This tale remains part of Deutz's local identity and memory today.
The site is easily accessible and serves as a central meeting point in Deutz for residents and visitors passing through the area. The surrounding space is welcoming and suitable for a brief stop or longer visit.
In medieval times, tailor apprentices had to perform a ritual of kissing a stone goat after passing their examination in Deutz. This custom reveals how closely the craft guilds were tied to local traditions.
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