Aschrott-Brunnen
A sunken memorial of reflection
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Did you know?
In 1987, the Aschrott-Brunnen was redesigned by Horst Hoheisel as an inverted fountain embedded in the ground, serving as a powerful memorial against destruction and intolerance.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1987
- Wheelchair Access
- Fully accessible
Guided Story
Do you hear that? The gentle trickle seems to rise from beneath your feet. Look down and imagine the grandeur of the original fountain, once a gift from Sigmund Aschrott. He was a visionary whose legacy shaped this space. Today, you see Horst Hoheisel’s memorial, an inverted replica of what once stood here. It’s a silent stance against forgetting. As you glance towards the Hessisches Landesmuseum, envision this area over a century ago. Despite its destruction, this fountain now stands as a beacon of remembrance, urging us not to overlook the darker chapters of history.
