The St. Lorenz Cathedral was built 1250-1477. With it's two 80 meter high towers it is one of the most impressive landmarks of Nuremberg.
Tugendbrunnen (Fountain of the Virtues)was completed in 1589 by the iron caster, Benedikt Wurzelbauer. It was commissioned by the City Council of the Free City of the Empire.
Six allegories of the three theological and the three cardinal virtues with their attributes are placed on a round platform: Faith with a cross and a chalice, Love with two children, Hope with an anchor, Courage with a lion, Moderation with a jug, and Patience with a lamb. Above the figures, cherubs carry the two coats of arms of the City of Nuremberg. The seventh virtue, Justice, stands on the top of the pillar with blindfolded eyes, a sword and a crane as a symbol of alertness. The fountain marks the spatial boundary of Lorenzer Platz towards Königsstraße.