The Most Interesting Fountains and Statues in Germany

German cities are full of sculptures and fountains, each with an interesting story. Here are five you should see in person.

1. Neptune Fountain, Berlin

A bronze fountain by Reinhold Begas from 1891: Neptune with his trident in the centre, surrounded by four female figures representing the Rhine, Elbe, Oder and Vistula. It originally stood by the Berlin Palace and since 1969 has graced the square between Alexanderplatz and the Red City Hall.

2. Bust of Nefertiti, Berlin

One of the most famous works of ancient Egyptian art, created around 1345 BC during the reign of Akhenaten. The bust is kept in the Neues Museum on Museum Island.

3. Hercules Statue, Kassel

A copper statue of Hercules with his club stands on top of the octagon in Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe. The famous water cascades start here, and the whole park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

4. Marriage Carousel Fountain, Nuremberg

A bronze fountain by Jürgen Weber from 1984 on Ludwigsplatz by the White Tower. Based on a poem by Hans Sachs, its figures humorously show all stages of married life, from love to quarrels and death.

The Marriage Carousel fountain in Nuremberg

5. Roland Statue, Bremen

A stone statue of the knight Roland from 1404 on the Market Square, a symbol of the city's freedom. Roland gazes towards the cathedral, and together with the town hall the statue is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.