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Huguenot Fountain in the Palace Park

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Huguenot Fountain in the Palace Park

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Huguenot Fountain in the Palace Park

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    Location: Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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    July 11, 2022

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    The Huguenot fountain created in 1706 by the Bayreuth court sculptor Elias Räntz shows a cone-shaped rocky mountain in an oval fountain basin (29 × 19.5 m), which is divided into three levels. On the lowest level, noble Huguenot families are depicted, above them ancient deities and at the top Margrave Christian Ernst. The cartouches pointing to the four cardinal points contained texts praising the margrave, which have since disappeared. An opening in the rock cone allows a view of the Margrave's equestrian statue.
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    January 14, 2023

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    An inscription on the fountain says: "The sandstone fountain was completed in 1706 under Margravine Elisabeth Sophie; the sculpting work was done by Bayreuth court sculptor Elias Räntz. The view …
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    January 13, 2024

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    Very nice park to rest and relax and there is a lot to admire, see the great gigantic fountain
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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 320 m

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