Two girls, frozen in time, grace the “Zwei Mädchen Brunnen mit Steinplastik” here on the Lindenhof. Ever wonder about their story? This fountain, a work of Alfred Huber, isn’t just a charming piece of art. It’s a tribute to a legend, a moment of defiance that saved Zurich. The year was 1292. Duke Albrecht I of Habsburg, his army a menacing shadow on the Zurichberg, aimed to reclaim the city. Zurich, depleted after a brutal battle in Winterthur, faced a dire predicament. They lacked the warriors to defend their walls. In this desperate hour, the women of Zurich took a courageous stand. Donning armor, they assembled on the Münsterhof, shields and spears glinting in the sun. Led by a woman named Hedwig ab Burghalden, they marched across the bridges, their drums and fifes echoing through the streets. Reaching the Lindenhof, they formed a line, brandishing their weapons towards the enemy camp. Duke Albrecht, witnessing this display from his vantage point, mistook the armed women for a vast army. Unprepared for a prolonged siege, and perhaps swayed by a desire for Zurich’s goodwill, he made a surprising decision. He negotiated a peace and retreated his forces. The women of Zurich, through their audacious act, had saved their city. Gustav Siber immortalized Hedwig ab Burghalden in 1912, capturing her armored form in the fountain we see today. So, as you admire the “Zwei Mädchen Brunnen mit Steinplastik”, remember the tale of courage it represents. It’s a testament to the bravery of the women who, in a moment of crisis, stood tall and defended their home.
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