Construction of the fountain 1543 (≈ 1543)
Date engraved on the monument
2e quart XVIe siècle
Construction period
Construction period 2e quart XVIe siècle (≈ 1637)
Renaissance architectural context
29 avril 1931
Registration for historical monuments
Registration for historical monuments 29 avril 1931 (≈ 1931)
Official protection by ministerial decree
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Fountain dated 1543: inscription by order of 29 April 1931
Key figures
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Sources do not cite any historical actors
Origin and history
The Nothalten Fountain is a historical monument located in the Alsatian village of the same name, in the department of Bas-Rhin. It was built in 1543 during the second quarter of the 16th century, a period marked by Renaissance architecture in Europe. Its designation as a historical monument in 1931 is a testament to its heritage importance and preservation.
This fountain, located on the Wine Road, is a typical example of the urban developments of the time, often linked to the water supply of local populations. In the Alsatian context of the 16th century, public fountains played a central role in daily life, serving as a meeting point and distribution of drinking water. Their construction also reflected the technical and artistic advances of the Renaissance, while meeting essential practical needs for rural and urban communities.
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