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Struwwelpeter-Brunnen
Artistic Tribute to Heinrich Hoffmann's Struwwelpeter
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Created by Franziska Lenz-Gerharz, the Struwwelpeter Fountain brings to life the famous characters from the children's book 'Struwwelpeter' at Frankfurt's Hauptwache. The bronze fountain showcases detailed scenes that immerse visitors in the world of Frankfurt-born physician and psychiatrist Heinrich Hoffmann.
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The fountain was completed in 1985.
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Guided Story
Here you are, standing before the Struwwelpeter Fountain, a creation by the talented sculptor Franziska Lenz-Gerharz. This bronze fountain, located right at Frankfurt's Hauptwache, features the distinctive characters from the famous children's book 'Struwwelpeter'. Take a moment to observe the detailed scenes that bring Heinrich Hoffmann's stories to life. Each character tells its own tale, deeply rooted in Frankfurt's culture. If you look to the south, you'll notice the Hauptwache monument, just a short walk away.
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