 The German Government constructed the German Fountain for Wilhelm II and Empress Augusta's 1898 Istanbul visit.According to Afife Batur, the fountain's plans were drawn by architect Spitta and constructed by architect Schoele, also German architect Carlitzik and Italian architect Joseph Anthony worked on this project.According to the Ottoman inscription, the fountain's construction started in the Hejira 1319 (1898–1899), although inauguration of fountain was planned to take place on 1 September 1900 – the 25th anniversary of Abdülhamid II's ascension to the throne.