Speyer, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany — Central Europe
St. Georgsbrunnen
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St. George’s Fountain
Photographed by James Hulse, May 20, 2025
1. St. Georgsbrunnen / St. George’s Fountain Marker
Der Brunnen wurde 1930 als Ehrenmal für die Gefallenen des Ersten Weltkrieges errichtet.
Die Inschriften und Reliefs sind Ausdruck des damaligen Zeitgeistes.
Die Gedenkstätte der Stadt Speyer für die Opfer von Krieg und Gewalt befindet sich seit 1985 im nördlichen Domgarten.
The fountain was erected in 1930 as a memorial for the fallen of the First World War.
The inscriptions and reliefs reflect the spirit of the time.
Since 1985, the city of Speyer’s memorial for the victims of war and violence has been located in the northern cathedral garden.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I. A significant historical year for this entry is 1930.
Location. 49° 19.048′ N, 8° 26.269′ E. Memorial is in Speyer, Rheinland-Pfalz (Rhineland-Palatinate). It is at the intersection of Maximilianstraße and Korngasse, on the right when traveling west on Maximilianstraße. The marker is located on the western side of the fountain. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: Maximilianstraße 94, Speyer RP 67346, Germany. Touch for directions.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: „Alte Münze" / Old Mint (a few steps from this marker); Gedenk-Tafel / Memorial Plaque (a few steps from this marker); Bücherverbrennung in Speyer 1933 / Book Burning in Speyer, 1933 (within shouting distance of this marker); Speyerbach - Gießhübelbach (within shouting distance of this marker); Große Himmelsgasse (within shouting distance of this marker); Läutturm / Bell Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Heilig-Geist-Kirche / Church of the Holy Spirit (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Der Speyerer Jakobspilger / The Speyer St. James Pilgrim (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Speyer.
Photographed by James Hulse, May 20, 2025
2. The view of the St. George’s Fountain and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 165 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 23, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
