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This fountain is located at Kornhausplatz and it depicts the figure of an Ogre eating a child, with other children around him, who are supposed to follow the same destiny. It struck us as a bizarre image. It is located over an octogonal well and it stands at Kornhausplatz since of XVIIth century, although it was made at XVIth century. The image of the Ogre is traditionally said to stand for a Bernese Jew of XIIIth century, which allegedly committed a ritual murder, but perhaps it is mere speculation. It seems to me more probable to be a reinterpretation of Greek god Kronos, whose iconography always displays him in the act of devouring his own children. In any case, it is the most original work by Hans Gieng and it is for sure that this image will have been used to get Bernese children scared since it was erected. Esta fuente esta situada en la Kornhausplatz y muestra la figra de un ogro comiendose a un ninho, con otros ninhos a su alrededor, que se supone que van a seguir el mismo destino. Nos impacto por su rareza. Esta situada sobre un vaso octogonal y se encuentra en la Kornhausplatz desde el siglo XVII, aunque fue realizada en el XVI. Es tradicion decir que la imagen del ogro representa a un Judio de Berna del siglo XIII, que se supone que habia cometido un crimen ritual, pero quizas sea una mera especulacion. Me parece mas probable que sea una reinterpretacion del dios griego Kronos, cuya iconografia le muestra siempre en el acto de comerse a sus propios hijos. En cualquier caso, lo que si es un hecho es que es la obra mas original del artesano Hans Gieng y que sin duda esta imagen se habra usado para asustar a los ninhos de Berna desde siglos atras. Address: Kornhausplatz
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 Mosesbrunnen by hojasdehierba In front of Bern Munster, in Munsterplazt we found one of the most famous fountains: Moses Fountain. It represents Moses holding the Ten Commandments and pointing at the second one, which forbids idolatry, one of the main principles of Luther Reform. Again, image is used to teach religious principles to people. Delante de la Catedral de Berna, en Munsterplatz encontramos una de las fuentes mas famosas: la fuente de Moises. Representa a Moises sosteniendo la tabla de los Diez Mandamientos y senhalando al segundo, que prohibe la idolatria, uno de los principios fundamentales de la Reforma Protestante. Otra vez, la imagen se usa para ensenhar principios religiosos al pueblo Address: Munsterplatz
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 Musketeer fountain, with Zytglogge behind it by hojasdehierba Schutzenbrunnen: Located also at Marktgasse, this fountain contrast highly with Seilerbrunnen, the other fountain in this street. It was built as a tribute to a troop commander who is shown in full armour with a bear at his feet. It is a work by Hans Gieng Schutzenbrunnen: en la misma Marktgasse, esta fuente contrasta mucho con Seilerbrunnen, la otra fuente de esta calle. Fue construida como tributo a un comandante de tropas al que se representa con su armadura completa y un oso a sus pies. Es obra de Hans Gieng Address: Marktgasse
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 Kindlifesser-brunnen by littlesam1 Although I claimed the Samson Fountain as my own this one is actually my favorite fountain. It is really bizarre and a bit grotesque. It is known by several names. It is called the Ogre or Child Eater Fountain. It is also called the Kindlifesser-brunnenfountain. This fountain features an Ogre or man eating children. He has one in his mouth and has several stuck in sacks on his back. The legend has it that when it was originally constructed children were told not to past the fountain or they would be eaten. So it kind of worked as babysitter. There are other stories connected with the history of this fountain but they are not quite as amusing. Some say it was a political statement relating to anti semetism. Leave a Comment
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 Musketeer Fountain by littlesam1 The fountains in Bern are all unique. There is one dedicated to Justice. The Samson Fountain. This one is the Musketeer Fountain. As you can tell from the picture it is located on Krammegasse not far from the clock tower. The Musketeer is holding his flag and there are flowers decorating the bottom around his feet. All if the fountains are potable and can be used for drinking. Leave a Comment
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 Samson Fountain by littlesam1 I found the fountains in Switzerland to be beautiful and fascinating. They are as unique to Switzerland as are watches and fondue. Many of the fountains in Bern are found in the middle of Krammegasse. This one is the Samson Fountain which I described on the opening page for Bern. The carvings and colors on the fountains are beautiful. Leave a Comment Address: Krammegasse
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This fountain is dedicated to the city founder - Berchtold V von Zahringen. It represents the Bern bear with the Zahringen coat of arms. The pillar, capital and figure were erected in 1535 by Hans Hiltprand and the basin in 1889. Leave a Comment Directions: Kramgasse, Bern
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 Behind the fountain, Kafigturm by hojasdehierba This fountain is located at Marktgasse and it honours the figure of Anna Seiler, a woman which donated a hospital to the city of Bern in XIVth century. It represents a woman pouring water into a bowl, which holds with her hand. It is also supposed to stand for a symbol of moderation Esta fuente esta situada en Marktgasse y conmemora la figura de Anna Seiler, una mujer que dono un hospital a la ciudad de Berna en el siglo XIV. Representa a una mujer vertiendo agua en un recipiente que sostiene en su mano. Tambien se supone que es un simbolo que personifica la moderacion Address: MarktgasseDirections: Old City
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 The astronaut? by hojasdehierba This fountain represents Berchtold V, Duke of Zarhinger, who was the founder of Bern with a bear between his legs. The bear (symbol of Bern) is eating grapes. This image made us smile because the helmet and the armour reminded us of an astronaut and it seemed a bit anachronic. The fountain was erected in 1542, although the foundation of the city was earlier, in 1191. Esta fuente representa a Berchtold V, duque de Zarhinger, que fue el fundador de Berna con un oso entre sus piernas. El oso (simbolo de Berna) esta comiendo un racimo de uvas. Esta imagen nos hizo sonreir, porque el casco y la armadura nos recordaron a un astronauta y parecia un poco anacronico. La fuente fue erigida en 1542, aunque la fundacion de la ciudad fue antes, en 1191. Address: Kramgasse
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Located in Gerechtigkeitsgasse (Justice Street), when some of the oldest and most beautiful Bernese arcades may be admired, the image of this fountain represents the traditional iconography for justice: a woman with blinded eyes, a sword and a balance. It is a work by Hans Geing and dates back from XVIth century. Situada en Gerechtigkeitsgasse (calle de la Justicia), donde pueden admirarse algunos de los soportales mas bonitos y antiguos de Berna, la imagen de esta fuente representa a la Justicia con su iconografia tradicional: una mujer con ojos vendados, una espada y una balanza. Es obra de Hans Geing y data del siglo XVI Address: GerechtigkeitsgasseDirections: Old City
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