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Tritonenbrunnen
A neoclassical gem in Aachen's core
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Aachen: First Steps10 pts
Aachen: Explorer25 pts
Aachen: Insider50 pts
The Tritonenbrunnen, crafted by sculptor Carl Burger, was originally erected between 1906 and 1910 in front of Aachen's main train station and relocated to Kaiser-Friedrich-Allee in 1923. Depicting Triton, the sea god from Greek mythology, it stands as an architectural heritage monument in North Rhine-Westphalia. Its neoclassical design highlights the artistic style of the era.
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Locally, the fountain is also known as Wassermann.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1906
- Architect
- Carl Burger
- Architectural Style
- Neoclassical
- Heritage Status
- Architectural Heritage Monument
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Location
Nearby
Gut Colynshof
123 m away
Sternwarte Aachen
543 m away
Kaiser-Friedrich-Park
646 m away
Tennis-Klub Blau-Weiss Aachen 1962 e.V.
676 m away
Von-Halfern-Park
1.0 km away
Gut Bodenhof
1.1 km away
Freibad Hangeweiher
694 m away
Gut Hasselholz | Blockhaus
1.2 km away
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