Augustus Fountain
Augustusbrunnen
A 1594 Renaissance bronze fountain on the town hall square, commemorating Augustus, the Roman emperor credited with founding the city.
The fountain was designed by Dutch sculptor Hubert Gerhard. A statue of Augustus stands at the center. Four river gods at the corners represent the Lech, Wertach, Singold and Brunnenbach streams that flow through Augsburg, reflecting the city's rise alongside water. It is part of the Water Management System World Heritage site. The original on the square is a replica, and the original is kept in the Maximilian Museum. In winter it is usually covered with a wooden box.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Perlachturm
- Augsburg Town Hall & Golden Hall
- Maximilian Museum
- Brecht House
- Roman Museum Augsburg
- St. Anne's Church
- Lechviertel
- Fugger Houses