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title: "Abteibrunnen vor der Markthalle"
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Abteibrunnen vor der Markthalle
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- Fountain

Steinfigur auf einem Brunnen sitzt hoch auf einem Sockel vor klarem, wolkenlosen Himmel.

Steinerner Brunnen mit Statue eines sitzenden Mannes in historischem Innenhof vor blauem Himmel.

Steinbrunnen mit historischer Büste auf dem Sockel, umgeben von Architektur des 20. Jahrhunderts.

The abbey fountain, built in 1917, stands on the former site of the imperial abbey; this sandstone fountain was built at the same time as the town hall and the market hall.

 At that time, it was the only monument that reminded us of the noble ladies' abbey.
At the top of the column, a lady of the abbey rides a dolphin, the abbey coat of arms clearly visible in her arms. As befits her aristocratic position, we must look up to her.
In the Greek cult of the dead, dolphins guided the souls of the deceased. A fitting symbol, because for centuries, the nuns were responsible for the memoria, the commemoration of prayers. 

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General information

- Parking Available
- Bus stop available

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Entrance Free

Directions & Parking facilities

Parking is available on the Rathausplatz.
For those arriving by bus: Alter Markt bus stop.

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Tourist-Information Herford, Pro Herford

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Rathausplatz 2

32052 Herford