Merkurbrunnen, Augsburg
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The Mercury Fountain on Moritzplatz is one of the three magnificent fountains in Augsburg, along with the Augustus Fountain and Hercules Fountain. It was created in 1596-1599 by Adriaen de Vries in the Mannerist style. Its main figure represents the Roman god of trade Mercury.
The fountain was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List as part of the "Augsburg Water Management System" on July 6, 2019.
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Innenstadt (Lechviertel - Östliches Ulrichsviertel)Augsburg
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Day trips
Merkurbrunnen – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Fuggerei, City Hall, Basilica of SS. Ulrich and Afra, Perlachturm.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Merkurbrunnen?
Nearby attractions include Weberhaus, Augsburg (1 min walk), Maximilianstraße, Augsburg (2 min walk), Fugger Stadtpalast, Augsburg (2 min walk), Armory, Augsburg (3 min walk).
How to get to Merkurbrunnen by public transport?
The nearest stations to Merkurbrunnen:
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Tram
- Moritzplatz • Lines: 1, 2 (1 min walk)
- Rathausplatz • Lines: 1, 2 (3 min walk)
Bus
- Barfüßerbrücke • Lines: 35 (6 min walk)
- Karlstraße • Lines: 210, 211, 212, 225, 23, 301, 303, 305, 44, 93 (6 min walk)
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- Augsburg Hauptbahnhof (16 min walk)
- Augsburg Haunstetterstraße (22 min walk)