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The Georgsbrunnen (also St.-Georg-Brunnen) is the central market fountain in Heide, located on the Südermarkt. It was created in 1989 by sculptor Siegfried Assmann and depicts Saint George fighting the dragon. Bronze reliefs on the fountain depict the history of the Dithmarscher peasant republic.

The urban relief on a scale serves to make the structure of the city, especially the large market square, tangible. Often mentioned in connection with the St. George's Fountain (Südermarkt), which tells the history of Dithmarschen with eight bronze reliefs. It is a popular destination on tours and bike rides through the city and its surroundings.

The bronze city relief of Heide is a well-known highlight on the Heide market square, often in context with the historical Georgsbrunnen (St. George's Fountain). It offers a detailed overview of the city's structure and is a central point for visitors. The relief serves as a guide and an artistic representation of the city's history.

You can find such an interesting relief in almost every city.

The St. Georg fountain on the Heider Südermarkt was created in 1989 by sculptor Siegfried Assmann. It depicts the figure of St. George slaying the dragon. Eight relief panels contain depictions of the history of Heide and Dithmarschen. The fountain is 5 meters high, 4 meters wide, and has 3 levels. The dragon lies defenseless on its back with its back arched, legs stretched upwards. On its belly stands the brave warrior, confident and self-assured, who is just thrusting his long spear into the dragon's open mouth. Through the arrangement of the elements, the dragon below, the inclined body of the warrior above and the thrusting spear, a balanced equilibrium is created, which underlines the confidence of the fighting man. Who will be the victor is beyond question. Data about the work: Siegfried Assmann: St. Georg Fountain (1989, Bronze) Südermarkt, 25746 Heide Route planner: 54.19407, 9.09128 https://sh-kunst.de/siegfried-assmann-st-georg-brunnen/

With almost 47,000 square meters of undeveloped area, the market square in Heide is the largest in Germany and a place with history. During the time of the independent farmer republic of Dithmarschen, the square was the meeting place of the state assembly from 1447 onwards. As early as the 16th century, traders met there every Saturday for a weekly market. This has remained the case to this day. In addition, a large Christmas market takes place on the square every year, as well as the "Heider Marktfrieden" every two years - the largest medieval folk festival in Dithmarschen. https://www.ndr.de/ratgeber/reise/binnenland_elbe/Heide-Stadt-in-Nordseenaehe-mit-Marktplatz-der-Superlative-,heide132.html

Info The Lüttenheid Museum Island is a complex of several combined museums in Heide. The area south of Heide's market square consists of the city history museum and the Klaus Groth House. Wikipedia

In 1435, a chapel dedicated to Saint George (Low German: St. Jürgen) was built in Heide. When Heide was conquered by royal Danish and ducal troops during the Last Feud in 1559, the church burned down completely. Shortly afterwards, a new church was built on the old foundations, which was consecrated in 1560. This church has essentially survived to this day, although it has undergone some changes.