This remarkable fountain was built in 1634. The fountain was complemented in 1667 by a monumental bronze statue of Saint John the Baptist by the sculptor Jean Del Cour. The artist also created the bas-relief of the northwest niche depicting the baptism of Christ.
Source: connaitrelawallonie.wallonie.be/fr/culture-et-patrimoine/patrimoine/fontaine-de-saint-jean-baptiste

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November 12, 2023

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Not too far from the foot of the stairs is a fountain, with the statue of John the Baptist...

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June 28, 2023

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The Saint-Jean-Baptiste fountain is located on Rue Hors-Château, not far from the Montagne de Bueren. This one is the third fountain at this point. The first fountain dates back to …

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