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Mercurius Fountain

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Mercurius Fountain

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    Location: Leeuwarden, Friesland, Netherlands

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    February 10, 2023

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    The fountain was donated to the city by the Association for Foreign Traffic (VVV) in 1923. The Mercurius fountain symbolizes the sources of prosperity of Leeuwarden (and the surrounding area) and was designed by the German sculptor Gustav Adolf Bredow.
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    June 9, 2024

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    A very beautiful fountain and its history is also very interesting
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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 40 m

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