Historically a very recent fountain that was not built there until the 20th century. There used to be a synagogue there. On the 8 sides of the fountain there are bronze representations of the seasons.

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February 18, 2022

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On the pillar of the fountain stands a beauty whose robe seems to be falling to the ground. She wants to go swimming...

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July 11, 2022

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Merseburg Castle

Construction Period

15th century, 16th century, 17th century

18th century, 19th century, 20th century

1470s to 1483, 1489, 1520s/1530s, 1605 to 1608

around 1665, after 1815, 1887 to 1890, before 1972

Architectural Style

Renaissance, Baroque, Historicism

Patrons

Bishop Thilo von Trotha (1470s to 1483, East Wing, 1489 North Wing, 16th century West Wing)

Bishop Adolf of Anhalt and Bishop Vinzenz von Schleinitz (1520s/1530s)

Duke Johann Georg I of Saxony (1605 to 1608),

Duke Christian I of Saxe-Merseburg (around 1665),

Master Builder/Architect

Melchior Brenner (1605 to 1608),

Condition

Merseburg Castle has been renovated. The park is well-maintained.

Current Use

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Informations

Elevation 160 m

Weather

Tuesday 5 May

18°C

11°C

72 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Location: Merseburg, Saalekreis, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

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