Enschede Town Hall and Fountain Square

Enschede Town Hall and Fountain Square

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Enschede Town Hall and Fountain Square

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Location: Enschede, Overijssel, Netherlands

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May 29, 2023

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The Stadhuis (town hall) of Enschede was built between 1930 and 1933. Architect Gijsbert Friedhoff's design was based on the Stockholm City Hall. Friedhoff had completed an internship there. The town hall stands on the spot where Enschede's administration buildings have stood since the 16th century. The town hall was damaged in 1943 and 1944 during bombing raids during World War II.

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September 9, 2025

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In the square in front of Enschede's town hall, you'll find a work of art consisting of several ellipses. The artist Joop Hekman was inspired by the oval shape of the city center streets between 1981 and 1983. The work features bronze human figures in a playful arrangement. A child plays in the water of the fountain, next to her mother, her father watching, and a Chow Chow.

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December 14, 2025

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Fountain:

The fountain with bronze figures in the Oude Markt (Old Market) in Enschede is the
fire memorial commemorating the great city fire of 1862. Designed by Ludwig Nick, it features reliefs depicting flames, firefighting efforts, and fleeing people. It is an important historical monument in the central square, which also houses the "Ei van Ko" (Cologne Egg), a more modern artwork.

City Hall:
The City Hall was built between 1930 and 1933, designed by architect Gijsbert Friedhoff (1892–1970), on the site where town halls had stood since the 16th century.

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