Eulenspiegelbrunnen, Cultural heritage fountain at Alter Markt, Magdeburg, Germany.
The Eulenspiegelbrunnen is a fountain in the old market square of Magdeburg featuring a tall central column topped with a jester figure. Water flows from eight stone heads arranged around the base, creating a circular pool beneath.
The fountain was created in 1970 by artist Heinrich Apel as a tribute to the medieval legend of Till Eulenspiegel. Its design references a local story in which the trickster claimed he would fly from the nearby city hall.
The fountain draws from German folklore through Till Eulenspiegel, a trickster figure known for his pranks and mockery of human weakness. The jester statue at the top connects visitors to this legendary character whose story is deeply rooted in the city's identity.
The fountain sits in the central square next to the town hall and is easily accessible on foot with wheelchair access. Its location makes it a natural meeting point and landmark when exploring the old town.
The fountain bears a golden Latin inscription 'HIC FVIT' meaning 'he was here', a direct reference to the legend. The detailed faces around the base actually represent the townspeople mentioned in the medieval stories of Eulenspiegel's pranks.
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