At the historic meeting place of the Klever Gecken Society, the fountain with its seven bronze, water-spouting heads commemorates the former "head" of society, consisting of a king and six …

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July 19, 2025

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Located on the historic meeting place of the Klever Gecken Society, the fountain commemorates the more than 600-year-old carnival tradition. The seven bronze, water-spouting heads commemorate the former "head" of the society, consisting of a king and six councilors.

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February 3, 2017

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A fountain commemorating the more than 600 years of carnival tradition

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Wednesday 8 April

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Location: Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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