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Merkurbrunnen
A Renaissance masterpiece in Maximilianstraße
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Created by Adriaen de Vries between 1596 and 1599, the Mercury Fountain is a striking example of Renaissance art in Augsburg. Its central figure, Mercury, the Roman god of commerce, captures attention and embodies the city's artistic heritage. This fountain is one of Augsburg's three magnificent fountains and a Bavarian architectural heritage monument.
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The fountain was crafted by Dutch sculptor Adriaen de Vries.
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- Heritage Status
- Architectural Heritage Monument
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Fountains of AugsburgStop 2 of 13
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Location
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