Friedrichsplatz
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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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On the out-of-town side of the water tower is a water staircase that leads into a large basin with an adjacent fountain. The water feature, which operates from about the beginning of April to mid-October, is illuminated when darkness falls, with a colorful play of colors on weekends and holidays. The large fountain had first been put into operation on September 9, 1893.[1] Using incandescent lamp technology, the fountain system's technology most recently included 98 spotlights, 16 color changers, 178 nozzles, and 20 controlled pumps.[2] In June 2020, a new LED-based lighting system with 84 spotlights was put into operation, covering a wider color spectrum and also saving about 90 percent of the previous power consumption.[3] The fountain system will be completely renovated by 2023.[4]
External links
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- Official website (in German)
References
- ^ "09. September 1893 | MARCHIVUM". www.marchivum.de. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
- ^ https://www.mannheim.de/sites/default/files/page/45866/40_141002amtsblatt.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ^ "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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