Fountains, Squares and Bridges

The fountain was created at the turn of the 20th century for Strasbourg by Adolf von Hildebrand. In 1918, after the city was occupied by France, the f… Read the rest

This stands with its splendidly circular form beside the statue of Paul V on the square. It was reconstructed by Giovanni Carrara in 1543 as it appear… Read the rest

The central market of the old town served for centuries commercial, administrative and judicial functions, as evidenced by the presence of the 18th-ce… Read the rest

Built at the end of the 18th century, the stone arch bridge is one of Heidelberg’s greatest tourist attractions. The structure was built on the… Read the rest

The Plaza Mayor as we knew before the colonial period, gathered the political, religious and military powers. Broadcast center for European culture, t… Read the rest

The Gänseliesel has stood on the market fountain in front of the Old Town Hall since 1901. The petite figure is Göttingen’s landmark. The Gäns… Read the rest

The Neptune Fountain was built in 1891 by Reinhold Begas – a leading representative of the German neo-baroque. It was originally placed in front… Read the rest

This is a triangular square that is popularly known as the “Crystal Square”, referring to the minerals found in the region. It was designe… Read the rest

One of the most picturesque places in Rostock is the Neuer Markt (New Market Square), with the Town Hall – that was originally built in the 13th… Read the rest

<p>The Joy of Life Fountain has been in the center of the University Square in Rostock since 1980. These interesting yet often controversial scu… Read the rest