Fastnachtsbrunnen, Mainz, Germany
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member GandalfMZ
N 49° 59.882 E 008° 16.083
32U E 447541 N 5538668
Fastnachtsbrunnen (Carnival fountain) in the state capitol of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Waymark Code: WM64BQ
Location: Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Date Posted: 03/31/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
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The "Fastnachtsbrunnen" is located at the Schillerplatz in Mainz. It stands as a synonyme for the clownish season in Germany (between 11. November and Eastern).

Unveiling was at 1/14/1967. Building took 3 years.

Artist: Blasius Spreng/Munich

The fountain shows many elements of the carnival in Mainz. Such as Till Eulenspiegel, the harlekin or the tomfool. Also regional references are shown, e.g. the father Rhine or grape-vines.
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