Wittelsbacher fountain

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Wittelsbacher fountain Munich's prettiest fountain

Lenbachplatz Innenstadt Munich, Bayern 80333

Munich's most beautiful fountain is located on a terrace up on Lenbachplatz, overlooking the clusters of trees on Maximilianplatz. Like the other buildings on the axis of Karlsplatz, Lenbachplatz and Maximiliansplatz, Wittelsbacher Fountain was constructed at the end of the 19th century. This landmark depicts allegories of strength and water: the man hurling stones and the woman bearing a bowl provide a successful example of historicism which, in this case, combines Roman Baroque with classical elements. The fountain was sculpted between 1893-95 by Adolf von Hildebrand, to celebrate the installation of a municipal water supply. Review © 2009, Wcities

Wittelsbacher fountain Photo: Björn Láczay

Wittelsbacher fountain Photo: Oscar Tramor

Wittelsbacher fountain Photo: 01unpaiddebutante

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