Friedrichsplatz
The Friedrichsplatz in Mannheim is one of the most completely preserved neo-Baroque and Art Nouveau structures in Germany. It was laid out in the years following the completion of the Mannheim Water Tower in 1889.
Water features
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The garden behind the water tower contains a large water feature, first brought into operation on September 9, 1893.[1] It consists of a water staircase leading to a large basin containing a fountain. The water feature, which operates from about the beginning of April to mid-October, is illuminated after dark on weekends and public holidays. In June 2020, a new LED-based lighting system with 84 spotlights was brought into operation, covering a wider color spectrum and saving roughly 90 percent of the previous power consumption.[2] The fountain system was planned for complete renovation by 2023.[3][needs update]
External links
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- Official website (in German)
References
[edit]- ^ "09. September 1893 | MARCHIVUM". www.marchivum.de. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
- ^ "Mannheim: MVV und Stadt Mannheim eröffnen Brunnensaison am Friedrichsplatz mit neuer energiesparender LED-Beleuchtung". www.Metropolnews.info (in German). 10 June 2020. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
- ^ "Friedrichsplatz in Mannheim". Stadtmarketing Mannheim GmbH. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
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