At the southern end of Fronwagplatz is the Landsknecht or Metzgerbrunnen, a four-tube fountain and the largest fountain in the city. The heavily armed Landsknecht figure on the fountain column symbolizes the well-fortified city of Schaffhausen.

Source: schaffhauserland.ch/de/index/detail/landsknechtbrunnen-f8ea6c0a-eaad-4807-8621-73e435b8a6ed.html

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Alex Meier

March 16, 2023

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There are probably more of these beautiful fountains in Schaffhausen and they are all worth a photo! :-)

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Andrea🐦

December 7, 2022

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Beautiful old town!

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3. Haus zum Ritter – Fronwagplatz loop from Dachsen

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1. Haus zum Ritter – Fronwagplatz loop from Neuhausen

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