Nurnemberg Christkindlesmarkt Beautiful Fountain

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Nurnemberg Christkindlesmarkt Beautiful Fountain

Artist

Norma Brandsberg

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Photograph - Photograph

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The tempting aromas of mulled wine, sweet roasted almonds, Nuremberg sausages and gingerbread create an unforgettable atmosphere in the Old Town decorated in its Christmas regalia. The world-famous Christkindlesmarkt Christmas Market in Nuremberg southern Germany lies right at the heart of it with its more than 400 years of tradition.

The Nuremberg Children’s Christmas just around the corner from the Christkindlesmarkt is a child‘s fairytale dreamland with a magnificent two-tiered nostalgia carrousel based on old originals with reindeer and Father Christmas sleighs, plus a mini Ferris wheel, a steam railway and a small merry-go-round. Santa Claus listens to the children’s wishes and poses for photos with the little ones. Many decorative little stalls invite the children to join in handicraft activities – e.g., Christmas baking, candle-pulling, glass workshop, wood burning, handicrafts stall, children’s post office and the active playhouse. The Nuremberg Christmas Angel visits regularly.

The centerpiece of the Church square is the "Beautiful Fountain" pictured here. Aptly named "The Beautiful Fountain", this is a highlight of the central market square in Nürnberg. It was designed in the 1380s by Heinrich Beheim, a stonemason, and was intended to top the Frauenkirche. Upon completion, the townspeople decided it was too glorious to be so far removed and it was transformed into a fountain. It still stands there today, though original pieces have been preserved in the Germanisches Nationalmuseum with immaculate copies on display for the public.

Now a popular meeting point for locals and tourists, it stands at an impressive 19 meters (62 feet) high and is bedecked in gold. There are 42 stone statues surrounding the fountain that depict allegorical figures, churchmen, electors, and heroes. While the figures are out of reach, a seamless copper ring on the north side of the fence is accessible. It has been rubbed to a golden hue from people's touch as they turn it full circle and make their wishes for the future.

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