Fischbrunnen - Munich, Germany
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Marine Biologist
N 48° 08.233 E 011° 34.569
32U E 691652 N 5334761
The Fischbrunnen (English: Fish Fountain) is located in the Marienplatz (English: Mary's Square), a central square in Munich, Germany.
Waymark Code: WMMJE9
Location: Bayern, Germany
Date Posted: 09/28/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member fi67
Views: 49

"The Fish Fountain is a fountain in the center of Munich, whose history can be traced back to the Middle Ages. In 1954, Josef Henselmann created the fountain in its present form using parts of the neo-Gothic predecessor fountain of Konrad Knoll that was destroyed in World War II."

--Wikipedia (using Google Translate with modifications) (visit link)

"Muschelkalk basin with reliefs and bronze carp, Josef Henselmann, 1954; three bronze figures from the previous fountain, Konrad Knoll, 1862-1866."

--Wikipedia (visit link)
Adresse/Adress:
Marienplatz
Munich, Bayern Germany


Baujahr/Year of construction: 1862-1866

Denkmalnummer/monument number: D-1-62-000-4292

Bestätigung/confirmation:

Ja/Yes


Visit Instructions:
Ein selbstgemachtes Foto des Denkmals wird zum Loggen benötigt.
---
A picture taken during your visit is required.
Search for...
Geocaching.com Google Map
Google Maps
MapQuest
Bing Maps
Nearest Waymarks
Nearest Deutsche Denkmallisten - German Monument Registers
Nearest Geocaches
Create a scavenger hunt using this waymark as the center point