Denkmalsbrunnen Ehrenfriedersdorf, cultural heritage monument in Ehrenfriedersdorf, Germany

The Denkmalsbrunnen Ehrenfriedersdorf is a cultural monument on the town's market square, consisting of a low pedestal with a small arch and adjoining garden area. The structure features an iron gate decorated with peacocks and figures made by blacksmith Max Großmann, along with a base carved with animals and a coat of arms shield.

Planning for the monument began in 1905, when mayor and council commissioned Dresden professor Selmar Werner for the bronze figure and architect Oswin Hempel for the design; the statue was unveiled in July 1909, and King Friedrich August III of Saxony sent a congratulatory telegram. When research showed Friedrich the Streitbare had no link to Ehrenfriedersdorf, the town offered the figure to Leipzig in 1939, then to Dresden, Bautzen and Zittau, all in vain. In 1942 the statue was taken to Dresden for the Reich metal collection and melted down; only Hempel's gate of Kirchenlamitz granite and Posta sandstone remains.

The monument bears the name of the ruler to whom the town attributed its founding. The stonework displays carved animals including lions, fish, and dolphins that visitors can still observe today.

The monument is located on the town's market square and is easily accessible from the street. The site is freely accessible and can be visited at any time since it is situated in public space.

The bronze figure was offered to Leipzig, Dresden, Bautzen and Zittau for purchase before being sent in August 1942 via Dresden to the Reich metal collection point and melted down. What remains on the market square is the gateway of Kirchenlamitz granite and Posta sandstone, with a wrought-iron skylight grille by Max Großmann showing peacocks and fantastic ornamental figures.