The World Fountain (Weltkugelbrunnen)

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The Weltkugelbrunnen is located in the center of Charlottenburg, on Breitscheidplatz, near Europa-Center and the Berliner Zoo.

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It was designed in 1983 by Joachim Schmettau.

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The sphere itself is buit from red granite, the sculptures are made out of bronze.

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The sculptures represent different places from around the world, the installation takes a visitor onto a cultural trip.

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The installation measures 8,5 meter in diameter and has different levels, with stairs leading down from the Breitscheidplatz.

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