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29-JUN-2018

Bern. Pfeiferbrunnen

The Pfeiferbrunnen is a fountain near Spitalgasse 21 in Bern, Switzerland. It is one of the Old City of Bern's 16th-century fountains and is part of the list of Swiss heritage sites of national significance.The Pfeiferbrunnen was built in 1545/46 by the Swiss Renaissance sculptor Hans Gieng, based on the 1514 Albrecht Dürer woodcut of the Bagpiper. Originally, it stood in front of the Gasthaus (hotel and restaurant) zum Kreuz, which was a hotel for traveling minstrels. In 1594 the building was renamed to Gasthof zum Storchen. Which led to the alternate name for the Pfeiferbrunnen, the Storchenbrunnen. This alternative name was popular until the end of the 19th century. During the renovation of 1874, an inscription was placed on the back of the statue, and the figures on the pillar were damaged. The current basin was built in 1889. Then, in 1919 the fountain was moved to the east from its original spot between Ryffli- and Storchengässchen, to its current location in front of Spitalgasse 21.

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Julie Oldfield18-Sep-2018 01:53
Love this! V
Dennis Hoyne17-Sep-2018 01:11
A great tribute to Dürer and the minstrels! V
bill friedlander16-Sep-2018 18:15
A delightful column to be enjoyed by young and old. Very nicely captured. V
Tom Munson16-Sep-2018 17:15
Nice shot and great commentary, Jose.
Walter Otto Koenig16-Sep-2018 16:49
Interesting to see. Had no idea it was based on a Albrecht Dürer woodcut. "V"
Pierre Martin16-Sep-2018 14:55
quite big for a fountain, beautiful picture of it!
GaleriaFotoStefan16-Sep-2018 14:13
Amazing fountain! Great finding, V
Richard Glenn16-Sep-2018 13:33
Very decorative. Nice capture. V
Jeff Real16-Sep-2018 13:17
What an amazing thing to see
Great photograph!
V
Helen Betts16-Sep-2018 13:13
Great capture of this very colorful fountain. V.
Jim Coffman16-Sep-2018 12:38
What a interesting image. Well composed...
Hank Vander Velde16-Sep-2018 12:17
Nice shot well explained image Jose.
Stephanie16-Sep-2018 11:46
What a fancy column! I really like the carving! V
Marcia Colelli16-Sep-2018 11:04
Wonderful details and nice composition with great light and colors. V
Yvonne16-Sep-2018 10:54
Certainly is an interesting erection with quite a history! v
Graeme16-Sep-2018 10:26
A nice story telling column, Jose.V
Frank Tran16-Sep-2018 10:21
Nicely composed and captured! V+
marie-jose wolff16-Sep-2018 08:56
very nice composition! V
Range View 16-Sep-2018 07:33
Marvelous shot of this wonderful fountain Jose.
David.
Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal16-Sep-2018 06:52
Fantastic shot of this beautiful fountain. V
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