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title: "Hühnerdieb"
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description: "The small bronze figure of the 'Hühnerdieb' (chicken thief) is one of the charming motifs of Aachen's old town. It depicts the moment when a young thief is caught because he grabs a rooster instead of a chicken, which begins to crow loudly. The monument was created by Berlin sculptor Hermann Joachim Pagels, whose figure found its place at the Hühnermarkt in 1913. The fountain is a reminder of the market activities of bygone times and brings a quiet smile to the streets. If you stand here, you can feel the mixture of humour and tradition that makes this place so special."
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Vor einem herbstlichen Baum mit gelben Blättern steht eine Statue von einem kleinen Jungen mit einem Huhn auf dem Arm auf einem sonnigen Platz

Leuchtende Straßenlaternen an einer historischen Gebäudewand, die mit Lichterketten geschmückt sind. Vor der Wand steht die Statue eines Jungen mit Huhn im Arm.

Hühnerdieb Aachen – Historic bronze figure capturing a playful market moment

 The small bronze figure of the 'Hühnerdieb' (chicken thief) is one of the charming motifs of Aachen's old town. It depicts the moment when a young thief is caught because he grabs a rooster instead of a chicken, which begins to crow loudly. The monument was created by Berlin sculptor Hermann Joachim Pagels, whose figure found its place at the Hühnermarkt in 1913. The fountain is a reminder of the market activities of bygone times and brings a quiet smile to the streets. If you stand here, you can feel the mixture of humour and tradition that makes this place so special.

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aachen tourist service e.v.Markt 45-47

52062 Aachen

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aachen tourist service e.v.

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Hühnermarkt

52062 Aachen