Switzerland
Zentralschweiz
Uri
Altdorf (UR)
Urania Fountain (Uraniabrunnen) at Lehnplatz, Altdorf
Switzerland
Zentralschweiz
Uri
Altdorf (UR)
Urania Fountain (Uraniabrunnen) at Lehnplatz, Altdorf
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Location: Altdorf (UR), Uri, Zentralschweiz, Switzerland
Urania fountain at Lehnplatz, created in 1596
Lehnplatz is another important square in Altdorf. It is dominated by the armory, built in 1806. Between the armory and the Urania fountain, created in 1596
Text / Source: Municipality of Altdorf, Tellsgasse 25, 6460 Altdorf
altdorf.ch/sehenswuerdigkeiten/926
April 14, 2024
The fountain went into operation in 1596 and was always called "Lehnbrunnen". In 1834 the fountain figure was titled "Goddess Urania".
September 28, 2022
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