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Beate 🐕🍀
June 8, 2025
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For this reason, the "Friends of the Mägdeberg" association set itself the goal of awakening the spring and fountain from their slumber. Thanks to dedicated efforts, the association succeeded in acquiring a centuries-old fountain trough in Gonten, Appenzell, and reinstalling it at the foot of the Mägdeberg.
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June 8, 2025
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Christian
July 27, 2025
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Until the 1950s, the water from the fountain was considered to have healing powers and mythical significance.
In times of deep popular piety, it was used to treat human ailments, in the firm belief that Saint Ursula had interceded for the water.
According to legend, Ursula of Cologne refreshed herself at this spring on her pilgrimage. Her intercession supposedly gave the water its healing powers.
In times of deep popular piety, it was used to treat human ailments, in the firm belief that Saint Ursula had interceded for the water.
According to legend, Ursula of Cologne refreshed herself at this spring on her pilgrimage. Her intercession supposedly gave the water its healing powers.
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