Wittelsbacherbrunnen, cultural heritage monument D-4-62-000-280 (0) in Bayreuth, Bavaria
The Wittelsbacherbrunnen is a water well made of limestone that was built in 1910 on Opernstraße, directly across from the Markgräfliches Opernhaus. At its center stands a sculptural group of four figures carved in stone, showing the craftsmanship typical of the early 20th century.
The city decided in 1908 to build a fountain to mark Bayreuth's hundred-year connection to Bavaria since 1810. The foundation stone was laid in 1910, but delays with materials and design changes meant it was not finished until 1914.
The fountain stands on Opernstraße as a public gathering place that marks Bayreuth's long connection to the Wittelsbach family. Visitors can see how the city honored this relationship through a monument that remains part of daily life and local walks through the center.
The fountain sits in the city center on Opernstraße, directly across from the opera house and easy to find. The area has benches for resting and is best visited during daylight when the stone details are visible, with buses and parking nearby.
The fountain was designed by sculptor Friedrich Lommel, who received only about 2000 marks for his work and was barely mentioned in the local press when it opened. The dedication took place on July 31, 1914, just as news of the war broke, which greatly reduced the planned grand celebration.
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