Peter Henlein Brunnen

The Peter Henlein Brunnen features a central bronze figure of a man holding a small, round object. It commemorates Peter Henlein, a sixteenth century Nuremberg locksmith who is widely credited with inventing the portable watch. The fountain sits in the heart of the city where Henlein once worked, honoring the craftsman whose work helped transition timekeeping from large tower clocks to devices small enough to fit in a pocket. Locals still gather around its granite basin, which honors his place in Nuremberg history.