"... The bronze fountain was designed by the Aachen artist Bonifatius Stirnberg. In 1986 the work of art was presented to the public in Dorsten and installed on the market …

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🎨 The Stirnberg Fountain (often simply called the Market Fountain) is a fascinating work of art located right on Dorsten's market square, inviting visitors of all ages to explore.

Created in 1986 by the Aachen sculptor Bonifatius Stirnberg, it is a classic example of his "hands-on art."

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Elevation 90 m

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Saturday 28 March

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Location: Dorsten, Kreis Recklinghausen, Ruhr Region, Münster District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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