The fountain monument was designed by Joseph Hammerschmidt in 1899 and depicts the sea god Triton, who comes from Greek mythology, who sits on a hippopotamus, which spouts a huge …

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The fountain monument "Jröner Jong" was designed by Joseph Hammerschmidt in 1899 and depicts the Greek god of the sea, Triton, who sits on a hippopotamus, which spouts a huge …

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Hammerschmidt studied from 1895 to 1901 at the Düsseldorf Art Academy, where he became a master student of Karl Janssen. [1] [2] He created his first sculptures in public space as commissioned work during his studies. He made numerous grave monuments, fountains, war memorials and busts for private and public clients.

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1. Königsallee (Kö) – Kö-Bogen loop from Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof

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2. Hofgarten, Düsseldorf – Düsseldorf Castle Tower loop from Heinrich-Heine-Allee

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3. Düsseldorf Castle Tower – Ständehaus at Schwanenspiegel loop from Schadowstraße

11.2km

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Jröne Jong Fountain Monument (Hofgarten, Düsseldorf)

1. Königsallee (Kö) – Kö-Bogen loop from Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof

2. Hofgarten, Düsseldorf – Düsseldorf Castle Tower loop from Heinrich-Heine-Allee

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