The City That Pooped Gold #travel #fyp #germany #Europe
The legend of the “Dukatenscheisser” (ducat-pooper) is a well-known, albeit humorous, part of Goslar’s folklore and history.
The Legend: The story refers to the immense wealth the town accumulated from the silver mines of the nearby Rammelsberg Mountain. The phrase “The City That Pooped Gold” is a direct and playful way of describing how the mines continuously produced valuable ore, seemingly without effort, making the town incredibly rich.
The Statue: A physical representation of this legend can be found on the Kaiserworth building, which once served as the guild house for merchants. On the façade of this historical building, there is a figure of a man holding his backside. While the figure is subtle and not literally a “ducat-pooper,” it is widely interpreted as a symbolic reference to the city’s boundless wealth and is known locally by this name. It’s a humorous nod to the fact that the town’s prosperity seemed to flow so effortlessly.