Construction of the fountain 1521 (≈ 1521)
Initial erection in front of the church.
2e quart du XVIIIe siècle
Architectural changes
Architectural changes 2e quart du XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1837)
Period of work mentioned.
3 juin 1932
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 3 juin 1932 (≈ 1932)
Registration by official order.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Fontaine : inscription by order of 3 June 1932
Key figures
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Sources do not mention any names.
Origin and history
The Constantin Fountain is an emblematic monument to the city of Kaysersberg Vineyard, located in the Haut-Rhin department, in the Grand Est region. Built in 1521, it is located in front of the church of the Invention-de-la-Sainte-Croix, marking the historic centre of the commune. Its architecture reflects the stylistic influences of the first half of the 16th century, with elements added or modified during the 2nd quarter of the 18th century.
The fountain was classified as a Historic Monument by order of June 3, 1932, recognizing its heritage value. Today it belongs to the commune of Kaysersberg Vineyard and remains a major landmark in the urban landscape. Its location, in the heart of the city, suggests a central role in the daily life of the inhabitants, probably linked to water supply or symbolic functions.
Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, confirm its historical and architectural importance. Although little detail is provided on its sponsors or artisans, its listing as historical monuments highlights its heritage status to be preserved. The fountain is part of a wider set of protected monuments of the Haut-Rhin, reflecting the cultural richness of Alsace throughout the centuries.
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