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Art enthusiasts and history buffs exploring Soest's historic center.
Aldegrever-Brunnen, Soest - Kord Winter (1989)
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Tourist Attraction·Artistic, Historic, Peaceful
The Aldegrever-Brunnen is a significant piece of public art situated in the southern forecourt of the St. Petri Church in Soest. Inaugurated in 1989, the fountain was designed by Kord Winter and draws inspiration from the work of Heinrich Aldegrever, a famous 16th-century engraver and painter from the region. The sculpture depicts three musicians—two flautists and a trombonist—taken from Aldegrever's 'The Great Wedding Dancers' series. Visitors often stop here while admiring the surrounding half-timbered houses and the church's architecture. It serves as a beautiful focal point that bridges the gap between Soest's rich medieval past and modern artistic expression.
The Aldegrever-Brunnen is a significant piece of public art situated in the southern forecourt of the St. Petri Church in Soest. Inaugurated in 1989, the fountain was designed by Kord Winter and draws inspiration from the work of Heinrich Aldegrever, a famous 16th-century engraver and painter from the region. The sculpture depicts three musicians—two flautists and a trombonist—taken from Aldegrever's 'The Great Wedding Dancers' series. Visitors often stop here while admiring the surrounding half-timbered houses and the church's architecture. It serves as a beautiful focal point that bridges the gap between Soest's rich medieval past and modern artistic expression.
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Address
Rathausstraße 15, 59494 Soest, Germany
Hours
Open nowOpen 24 hours
Highlights
Bronze figures of two flautists and a trombonist.
Inspired by Heinrich Aldegrever's 'The Great Wedding Dancers'.
Located in the scenic forecourt of St. Petri Church.
A modern tribute to Soest's Renaissance history.
Easily accessible while walking through the old town.
Currency
EUR €
Languages Spoken
German, English
Occasion Tags
Tourists, Locals, Solo, Family
Reviews
4.4
Great19 reviews
The Aldegrever-Brunnen is celebrated by visitors as a beautiful and culturally significant landmark in Soest. Reviewers highlight the fountain's unique design, which features three bronze musicians inspired by the Renaissance works of Heinrich Aldegrever. Its location in the forecourt of the St. Petri Church makes it an easily accessible and scenic stop for tourists. Many guests enjoy the fountain as part of a larger walk through the city's historic district, noting the charm of the surrounding old houses. The site is particularly recommended during the Christmas season when the local market adds a festive backdrop to the sculpture. Overall, it is described as a high-quality piece of public art that successfully honors the city's artistic heritage.
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Location
Soest, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
