Rindermarkt

The Rindermarktbrunnen (Cattle Market Fountain) is a defining feature of Munich's historic Old Town and recalls the square's earlier use as a livestock market and watering place for cattle. Built in 1964, the fountain is the work of sculptor Josef Henselmann, who shaped the gently sloping site into a terraced landscape of Ticino maquis gneiss. At its center lies an irregularly shaped basin that resembles a natural pool of water. At the top of the steps, a striking bronze group of three cattle looks down on visitors resting by the fountain. Off to one side, a stone figure of a shepherd sits on a retaining wall, keeping watch over the scene.