Ehekarussell

While exploring Nuremberg, I came across the Ehekarussell Fountain, and it was one of the highlights of my walk. This fountain is truly impressive, depicting the story of marriage in a very symbolic and imaginative way — from moments of joy to challenges. The sculptures are detailed and captivating, making the whole piece feel like a story carved in stone. The atmosphere around the fountain is lively, with people taking photos or simply enjoying the view. For me, it felt more like an open-air art gallery than just a fountain. I definitely recommend stopping by, especially around sunset when the lighting makes it even more magical.

Walk around this beautiful bronze fountain to follow a couple's whole life, from the sweetness of first romance to the messiness of conflict, and finally, a haunting skeletal dance. The brutal honesty and brilliant level of detail make it a truly one-of-a-kind sight.

Lovely depiction of a heavy topic. Very expressive.

One of the most fascinating fountains I've seen in a long time. Pitty not more info is displayed about its origin.

Inside the medieval walls of the city, between past and present, the “Marriage-Merry-Go-Round" fountain from 1984, created in 4 years by Jürgen Weber. Inspired by the ironic medieval poem of Hans Sachs “Das bittersüße ehlich Leben”, narrating the joys and sorrows of life as a couple that can be summed up in these stanzas : “She is my virtue and my vice, She is my wound and also my plaster”.

A strange, unusual fountain."Ehekarussell" meaning the marriage merry-go-round...I'm not quite sure I got the idea but it's an interesting monument and it worth more than a short look. Different angle, totally different view.

A captivating collection of sculptures adorns a petite fountain, situated just before the iconic White Tower, creating a whimsical and enchanting scene.

Impressive fountain showing sculptures made of painted bronze with a white marble base. It shows the ups and downs of a marriage. Pretty comic and, in a certain way, accurate.

It's a well made public fountain... huge I might add. Called the Marriage carousel, it is meant to despict the various stages of marriage. Most of us can relate to the honeymoon phase to the raising of children to the empty house phase to getting fat together. The artistry is great and a lot of work went into it. I only give it 3 stars because to me, it is ugly. The various stages are all sort of showing the more or less ugle side of each. So my rating is solely based on my personal impression and feelings about this piece and not on any factual flaws. Who knows, you might love it. It is certainly worth seeing.