Old Town Route · 5Family Route · 4Express Loop · 4+1
Samson Fountain
The sculptor Caspar Junghans created the fountain in 1685. It shows the biblical hero Samson and is the centrepiece of the market square.
The original was replaced by a copy in 1979.
For almost 140 years, the fountain initially stood in a corner of the market square and supplied water for drinking and everyday use. Only later was it moved to the centre of the square.
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Samson Fountain.
The sculptor Caspar Junghans created the fountain in 1685. It shows the biblical hero Samson and is the centrepiece of the market square.
The original was replaced by a copy in 1979.
For almost 140 years, the fountain initially stood in a corner of the market square and supplied water for drinking and everyday use. Only later was it moved to the centre of the square.
Look for: Take a close look at the figure on top of the fountain.
Take a close look at the figure on top of the fountain.
Riddle
Who does the fountain on the market square show?
You are playing without a team. With a team you collect points and solve your secret word.
Play as a team and collect pointsThe fountain and life on the market square.
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Samson Fountain
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