Hercules Fountain in Blieskastel
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description
brief description:
In the baroque historic centre of Blieskastel stands the most prominent fountain in town, Hercules’ Fountain. Johann Simon Rosinus, governor to the barons von der Leyen had it built in 1691, which makes it the oldest fountain still preserved to this day in Blieskastel. It dates back to the era of the Reunion policy of the French monarchy under Louis XIV (1679-1697), when Blieskastel was a French "Saar province". In the course of the centuries, the fountain had to be rebuilt several times. The Hercules statue which adorns it today is said to be the sixth. It is the work of the local sculptor Joachim Kisch, who created it in 1954 as a faithful copy of the predecessor model.
relevant filming facts
usage:
fountain
condition:
good
lighting conditions:
natural light
Background noise:
lively
surroundings:
public square, historic old town of Blieskastel
Space restrictions:
none
Time restrictions :
none
Catering:
can be organised upon prior arrangement
premises:
meeting rooms available in town hall
accessibility
car:
coming from Homburg or Saarbrücken on the BAB 6, take the Rohrbach exit. Follow the signs in the direction of Blieskastel, go to the city centre, then "Paradeplatz"
train:
take the train in the direction of Pirmasens, get off at the Blieskastel-Lautzkirchen station and continue by bus
supply
sanitary facilities:
available closeby
parking lot:
available
electricity supply:
available
water supply:
available