Puppenbrunnen, Aachen
The Puppenbrunnen or Fountain of Dolls on Krämerstraße was created in 1975 by Aachen sculptor Boniface Stirnberg.
The Puppenbrunnen or Fountain of Dolls on Krämerstraße was created in 1975 by Aachen sculptor Boniface Stirnberg. The fountain represents Aaachen, with the different parts signifying the many aspects of Aachen such as the prelate signifies the church, the fashion dolls symbolize the textile industry, the Harlequin is a symbol of culture, horse-rider and horse symbolize horse shows, the market-woman symbolizes commerce, and the carnival masks stand for festivity. The cock on top serves as a reminder of French occupation. Individual parts are movable, and can be arranged as you please.
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Puppenbrunnen and Nearby Sights on Map
Aachen Cathedral
The Aachen Cathedral, also known as Imperial Cathedral, is a 9th century imposing church where 42 German monarchs have been coronated over the ages, from Otto I in 936 to Ferdinand I in 1531
Aachen Christmas Market
Come winter, and the streets of the Old Town light up in anticipation of the festive season
Bahkauv
The Bahkauv fountain in Aachen represents a mythical 'river-calf' which, as legend has it, pounced on drunken men's backs as they staggered home from the bar after a night of heavy drinking
Granusturm
The Granusturm dates back to the 8th century and is the oldest surviving section of the Aachen Palace complex of Carolingian kings
Markt
Couven-Museum
The Couven Museum offers a glimpse into 18th and 19th century living, through displays of house interiors and furniture
Domschatzkammer
The Domschatzkammer or Cathedral Treasury in Aachen holds one of the most important church treasuries in northern Europe
Rathaus
The medieval City Hall of Aachen is a striking Gothic building in the Old Town
Centre Charlemagne
The Centre Charlemagne – Neues Stadtmuseum Aachen is the city museum, tracing the evolution of Aachen from the Neolithic era to the present day
Grashaus
The Grashaus on Fischmarkt square was built in 1267 as the original town hall