Schöner Brunnen

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Schöner Brunnen is an ornate 14th-century Gothic fountain in Nuremberg’s main market square, famed for its intricate sculptures and colorful design.


Statements (48)
Predicate Object
instanceOf Gothic fountain
fountain
landmark
tourist attraction
architecturalStyle Gothic architecture
category Buildings and structures in Nuremberg
Fountains in Germany
Gothic architecture in Germany
city Nuremberg
completionDate 1396
constructionEnd 1396
constructionStart 1385
country Germany
culturalContext Holy Roman Empire
depicts allegorical figures
church fathers
evangelists
figures of the Holy Roman Empire
philosophers
prophets
era 14th century
hasColor polychrome
hasFeature colorful decoration
gilded elements
golden ring
intricate sculptures
multiple sculpted figures
ornate design
pinnacle-shaped structure
wrought-iron fence
hasLocalLegend turning the golden ring brings good luck
height about 19 meters
heritageStatus protected monument
languageOfName German
locatedIn Bavaria
Germany
Hauptmarkt
Nuremberg
locatedOn Nuremberg main market square
materialUsed stone
near Frauenkirche, Nuremberg
Nuremberg City Hall
region Franconia
significance popular tourist attraction
symbol of Nuremberg
touristActivity photography
ring-turning ritual
translationOfName Beautiful Fountain

Referenced by (2)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Nuremberg
hasLandmark
Schönbrunn Palace
namedAfter

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