Heinrich von Mügeln Fountain
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Originally from the 14th century, its remains were discovered during construction work. It was redesigned in 2005 and represents Heinrich von Mügeln, one of the 12 master singers of the Middle Ages. He was born in Mügeln.
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•January 18, 2020
Not far from the town hall on the Altmarkt is the historic fountain statue of Heinrich von Mügeln, which was created by the sculptor Joachim Zehme in 2005. The fable writer and minstrel, born in Mügeln around 1319, was one of the twelve most influential master singers of the Middle Ages, alongside poets such as Walther von der Vogelweide.
Source: leipzig.travel/recherchetext/muegeln-geoportal-mit-gleisanschlusstranslated by•February 25, 2025
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