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The 22 elements of
Augsburg's water management system

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Augustus Fountain

The three monumental fountains with bronze figures are the artistic highlight of the water system. The first was created by Hubert Gerhard in 1594, with the city's founder Augustus standing in the middle as the emperor of peace. The four river gods symbolize Augsburg's main bodies of water: Lech, Wertach and Singold as well as the Brunnenbach, which was artificially created for drinking water.

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Augustus Fountain
Der Augustusbrunnen auf dem Rathausplatz in Augsburg
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Mercury Fountain

The fountain was designed around 1599 by Adriaen de Vries, a sculptor of European renown. The bronze group on the fountain pillar shows Mercury and at his feet Cupid, who is taking off the sandals of the god of trade. This symbolises the desire and certainty that Mercury will remain in Augsburg and keep trade flourishing and thus the city prospering.

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Mercury Fountain
Der Merkurbrunnen ©Martin Augsburger/Stadt Augsburg
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Hercules Fountain

The Hercules fountain was completed in 1602. The bronze casts were designed by Adriaen de Vries. Together with the Mercury fountain, it is one of the largest works ever created by the artist. The hero Hercules fights against the Hydra, a multiheaded water creature. The fountain pillar is decorated with Naiads, tritons and geese.

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Hercules Fountain
Der Herkulesbrunnen ©Martin Augsburger/Stadt Augsburg