The fountain was originally built in 1921 as the first war memorial for those who died in the First World War. After a new war memorial was built opposite in 1961, the fountain functions as the Diepold Fountain, named after the monastery founder Margrave Diepold, who sits enthroned on the column.

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June 8, 2023

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The fountain was originally erected in 1921 as the first war memorial for those who died in World War I. After a new war memorial was erected opposite in 1961, the fountain functions as a Diepold fountain, named after the founder of the monastery, Margrave Diepold, who is enthroned on the column.

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Rinaldini

September 17, 2023

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Fountain with a figure of Margrave Diepold III, octagonal basin with reliefs and a high fountain base, made of granite, by M. Raider, 1922.

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Elevation 540 m

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Location: Waldsassen, Tirschenreuth, Upper Palatinate, Bavaria, Germany

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