Luitpold Fountain, Bad Königshofen

Landkreis Rhön-Grabfeld

Bad Königshofen im Grabfeld

Luitpold Fountain, Bad Königshofen

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Luitpold Fountain, Bad Königshofen

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Location: Bad Königshofen im Grabfeld, Landkreis Rhön-Grabfeld, Lower Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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October 26, 2024

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On October 1, 1911, the youngest fountain on Bad Königshofen's market square, the Luitpold Fountain, was inaugurated. It features a vase-like fountain bowl with a bulbous fountain stem, adorned with lion heads. Above it is a base with coats of arms-bearing putti and a baluster column with a figure of the Reaper, limestone and bronze, by Balthasar Schmitt (1858–1942), 1911.
Source:
de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liste_der_Baudenkm%C3%A4ler_in_Bad_K%C3%B6nigshofen_im_Grabfeld

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July 19, 2025

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There are three unique fountains surrounding the town hall: the Luitpold Fountain under the linden tree, the Michael Fountain, above which the wrought-iron archangel "floats," and the Four-Tube Fountain. The Four-Tube Fountain is built in front of the "Schlundhaus" (Throat House), making it one of the oldest and most striking buildings on the market square. During the Thirty Years' War, the fountain was already fed by a water pipe, making it an important part of the town of Bad Königshofen. Today, the Röhrenbrunnen is traditionally decorated on special occasions such as Easter or Christmas.

Source:
bad-koenigshofen.de/freizeit-kultur/bad-koenigshofen-umgebung/rathaus-mit-glockenspiel

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Heinz

February 27, 2025

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The **Luitpold Fountain** in Bad Königshofen is an impressive historical landmark located in the town's market square. Here are some interesting facts about this beautiful fountain:

1. **Location**:
- **Address**: Marktplatz, 97631 Bad Königshofen i. Grabfeld

2. **Opening Hours**:
- The fountain is **open now**, so you can visit it anytime.

3. **History**:
- The Luitpold Fountain was built in **1911** and is a monument dedicated to Prince Regent Luitpold of Bavaria.
- The fountain is richly decorated and represents a fine example of the architecture of this period.

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