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Kortum-Brunnen

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The Kortum-Brunnen, also known as Jobsbrunnen, stands at four meters high on the church hill by St. Peter's Church. Originally crafted by Karl Ehlers in 1939, the fountain was destroyed during the war in 1943 and rebuilt in 2006. Its central figure depicts a scene from Carl Arnold Kortum's 'Jobsiade'.

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The fountain was rebuilt in 2006 after more than 60 years.

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Height: 4 m

Guided Story

As you stand on the church hill, the four-meter-high Kortum-Brunnen is hard to miss. Known also as the Jobsbrunnen, it was originally crafted by sculptor Karl Ehlers in 1939. Sadly, it was destroyed during the war in 1943, but was rebuilt in 2006. The central figure beautifully depicts a scene from Carl Arnold Kortum's 'Jobsiade'. If you turn around, you'll find St. Peter's Church just a short distance away, a perfect spot to appreciate the intersection of art and history.