Margrave Fountain, Bayreuth

Name: Margrave Fountain
Address: Bayreuth, Germany

#5 among attractions in Bayreuth

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The Margrave Fountain is a fountain in Bayreuth, Germany. It was built as a monument for Margrave Christian Ernest of Brandenburg-Bayreuth after he had participated in the liberation of Vienna, which had been besieged by the Turks in 1683. The Margrave's equestrian statue is placed in the centre of the fountain, surrounded by other sculpture groups representing the four known continents as well as four rivers rising in the Fichtel Mountains. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 49°56'32"N, 11°34'37"E

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Margrave Fountain – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bayreuth Festspielhaus, Margravial Opera House, Iwalewahaus, Rotmain-Center.

1.2 miN
Theater, Opera, Concerts and shows
Bayreuth Festspielhaus, Bayreuth
32 min walk • The Bayreuth Festspielhaus, an iconic opera house located in the quaint city of Bayreuth, Germany, stands as a beacon of cultural and musical excellence. This unique venue, dedicated primarily to the performance of operas by the 19th-century German composer Richard...
~900 ftNE
Opulent venue from the 18th century
Margravial Opera House, Bayreuth
5 min walk • Nestled in the Bavarian town of Bayreuth, the Margravial Opera House stands as a resplendent example of baroque theatre architecture. Constructed between 1745 and 1750 under the commission of Margravine Wilhelmine of Brandenburg-Bayreuth, the theatre is a testament...
~1000 ftN
Museum
Iwalewahaus, Bayreuth
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Bayreuth, Germany, Iwalewahaus stands as an emblem of cultural exchange and artistic exploration. This unique archive and exhibition space is dedicated to the presentation and preservation of modern and contemporary art from Africa and the...
0.4 miNW
49°56'45"N • 11°34'11"E
Rotmain-Center, Bayreuth
11 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
1.3 miS
Big botanical garden with greenhouses
Ökologisch-Botanischer Garten, Bayreuth
33 min walk • The Ökologisch-Botanischer Garten der Universität Bayreuth is a botanical garden maintained by the University of Bayreuth. It is located at Universitätsstraße 30, Bayreuth, Bavaria, Germany, and open daily except Saturday.
0.7 miSE
Amusement, Water park, Swimming
Kreuzsteinbad, Bayreuth
19 min walk • Kreuzsteinbad is the largest public outdoor swimming pool in Bayreuth. It is operated by Stadtwerke Bayreuth, a municipal utility.
~750 ftNW
Museum, Art museum
Kunstmuseum Bayreuth, Bayreuth
4 min walk • The Kunstmuseum Bayreuth is a museum for modern art, opened in 1999 in Bayreuth, Bavaria, Germany. The historic rooms of the baroque former town hall present exhibitions with contemporary art and classical modern art.
0.5 miNW
49°56'52"N • 11°34'16"E
Schuh Mücke, Bayreuth
13 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
1.1 miNE
Baroque architecture
Ordenskirche, Bayreuth
28 min walk • The Ordenskirche St. Georgen or Sophienkirche is a church in the St. Georgen am See suburb of Bayreuth, a suburb which had been founded by George William, Margrave of Brandenburg-Bayreuth as hereditary prince of the Principality of Bayreuth. The church's foundation stone was laid in 1705.
0.8 miNW
49°56'54"N • 11°33'46"E
Catacombs of Bayreuth's Aktien Brewery, Bayreuth
20 min walk • Museum
0.6 miNW
Nightlife, Brewery, Specialty museum
Brauerei Gebr. Maisel, Bayreuth
15 min walk • Brauerei Gebr. Maisel KG is a family-owned brewery located in Bayreuth, Germany, best known for their wheat beer. It is the fourth largest producer of wheat beer in Germany, with annual production of around 410,000 hectolitres, employing 160 workers.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Margrave Fountain?

Nearby attractions include Kunstmuseum Bayreuth, Bayreuth (4 min walk), Castle Church and Tower, Bayreuth (4 min walk), Synagoge Bayreuth, Bayreuth (4 min walk), Forum Phoinix, Bayreuth (5 min walk).

How to get to Margrave Fountain by public transport?

The nearest stations to Margrave Fountain:

Bus

Friedrichsforum • Lines: 306, 310;314;325, 314 (4 min walk)
Ämtergebäude • Lines: 372 (7 min walk)

Train

Bayreuth Hbf (14 min walk)
Bayreuth-St Georgen (35 min walk)