The bronze sculpture represents two wrestling heavyweights, with a standing figure raises its counterpart in the air and thus takes his strength to attack. At the foot of the standing wrestler is a lion's head head, indicating that it is the portrayal of Hercules in his battle with Giant Antaeus. In the suit of the raised figure names of critics of the artist Weber are registered. Thus, in the figurative sense, the motif can also be understood as a struggle between the artist and his critics, in which the artist deprives his critics of the ground.

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December 12, 2017

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The Ringerbrunnen was built by the Braunschweig sculptor Prof. Jürgen Weber and set up in 1975 at the Schuhstrasse / Sack location in the pedestrian zone. The fountain sculpture stands …

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March 5, 2019

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A few benches to rest and look at would be an advantage.

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1. Braunschweig City Hall – Burgplatz, Brunswick loop from Brunswick

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2. Old Town Hall, Braunschweig – Braunschweig City Hall loop from Westliches Ringgebiet

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3. Magniviertel (Magni Quarter) – Braunschweig City Hall loop from Brunswick

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Elevation 120 m

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Sunday 25 January

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98 %

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Ringerbrunnen (Wrestlers' Fountain)

1. Braunschweig City Hall – Burgplatz, Brunswick loop from Brunswick

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