Goslar – Market fountain with the Golden Eagle

by Thomas Bugdoll

*** Attention: Real photography – no AI! *** The Golden Eagle on the market fountain in Goslar – this photo was taken shortly after sunset during the so-called blue hour. This eagle is the heraldic animal and symbol of the city of Goslar and is considered its landmark. The eagle mounted on the fountain today is a copy; the original is kept in the Goslar Museum. The market fountain in Goslar is considered one of the most important bronze castings from the Romanesque period and is the largest and oldest preserved Romanesque market fountain in Germany. It stands on the market square, the historic centre of the old town, and dates back to the Romanesque period. The lower bronze bowl is considered the largest bronze casting of the 12th century, while the upper bowl dates from the first half of the 13th century. Like the Rammelsberg, Goslar's market square and the former Kaiserworth guild house were designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1992.

Goslar is a town steeped in tradition on the northern edge of the Harz Mountains and is known for its excellently preserved old town. With over 1,000 half-timbered houses and the historic Rammelsberg ore mine, Goslar is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Narrow streets, imposing churches and lively squares tell the story of over a thousand years of history. I hope you enjoy looking at my photo!