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Galatea-Brunnen
Artistic centerpiece overlooking Stuttgart at Eugensplatz
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The Galatea Fountain at Eugensplatz in Stuttgart captivates with a graceful female figure gazing over the city. At her feet, intricately designed sea creatures like shells, lobsters, fish, and corals create a stunning visual. Designed by Otto Rieth and crafted by Paul Stotz, it has been a cultural heritage monument in Germany since 1890.
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The fountain was inaugurated on April 27, 1890.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1890
- Architect
- Otto Rieth
- Heritage Status
- Cultural Heritage Monument
- Opening Date
- April 27, 1890
- Website
- stuttgart.de/item/show/31058
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Part of These Trails
Fountains of StuttgartStop 5 of 12
Industrial-Era StuttgartStop 4 of 8
Waterfront Trail StuttgartStop 4 of 9
Location
Nearby
Eugensplatz
11 m away
Vicco von Bülow
48 m away
Staatsgalerie
332 m away
Wortkino, die Bühne von Dein Theater
100 m away
Haus der Geschichte Baden-Württemberg
314 m away
Kammertheater
317 m away
StadtPalais
479 m away
Opernhaus
439 m away
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