Initial construction 1557 (≈ 1557)
Date engraved on the fountain
milieu XVIe siècle
Period of main construction
Period of main construction milieu XVIe siècle (≈ 1650)
Original architectural style
1934
Registration historical monument
Registration historical monument 1934 (≈ 1934)
Classified by Ministerial Order
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Fountain dated 1557: registration by order of 22 March 1934
Key figures
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Origin and history
The Eguisheim Fountain, dated 1557, is an emblematic monument located in the Alsatian municipality of Eguisheim, in the Haut-Rhin department. It is located at the intersection of the Grand-Rue and Rue Monseigneur Stumpf, in front of the Ecole des Filles. Its architecture reflects the styles of the mid-16th century, with subsequent modifications to the 3rd quarter of the 17th century and the beginning of the 20th century.
Classified as a historical monument by decree of 22 March 1934, this fountain is the property of the commune. It embodies the importance of public water points in the Alsatian villages, where they served as both a place of supply and a community gathering. Its designation as historic monuments underscores its heritage and architectural value.
Available sources, such as Wikipedia and Monumentum, confirm its protected heritage status and precise location, although some geographical data are approximate. The fountain remains a tangible testimony to the urban history of Eguisheim, marked by varied architectural influences over the centuries.
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