The Fountain of the Beautiful Spring

Heading to one of the most interesting churches of Nuremberg, the Frauenkirche, it is impossible to pass by another remarkable place - it is a magnificent fountain in its architectural forms. Its name translates from the German "beautiful source". It was created in 1385-1396 by the master Heinrich Beheim and is a real work of medieval art.

The fountain is decorated with forty figures symbolizing the four sides of the Holy Roman Empire. The lower tier of sculptures signifies the theme of philosophy and the seven liberal arts, followed by four evangelists and four church fathers, the next tier comprises seven princes and nine heroes, and completes the composition Moses and the seven prophets. Local legend says that the luxurious creation of the master Beheim was supposed to be the main decoration of the Frauenkirche church, but because of the huge mass, the structure could not be raised and left on the square in memory of this intention.

The fountain has one interesting feature - in its well grilles there are two rings - copper and cast-iron, each of which fulfills a wish if you spin it clockwise. Copper is easier to find because of its bright shine, so tourists often use it, and cast iron is not immediately visible, locals know better about it. But in any case, the desire will certainly come true.