This striking Caritas Well or Fountain was built in 1608 by Christian IV. It is located on Gammeltorv (Old Market) that is part of the Strøget pedestrian zone.
On the monarch's birthday (currently 16 April for Queen Margrethe II), copper balls covered in 24-carat gold, symbolizing golden apples, are placed in the fountain. The tradition goes back to the 18th century.