Anna-Seiler-Brunnen, Renaissance fountain at Marktgasse, Bern, Switzerland
The limestone fountain displays a statue of a woman in a blue dress pouring water into a dish, standing atop a Roman pillar from Aventicum.
The fountain constructed in 1545 honors Anna Seiler, who established the first hospital in Bern with 13 beds and two attendants in 1354.
The fountain represents the intersection of Swiss medieval architecture and public health infrastructure as part of the UNESCO World Heritage site in Bern.
The fountain supplies fresh drinking water to residents and visitors, maintained by Energie Wasser Bern at Marktgasse 58 near Käfigturm.
The supporting pillar incorporates stone from the ancient Roman settlement of Aventicum, connecting different periods of Swiss architectural heritage.
Location: Bern
Inception: 1545
Creator: Hans Gieng
Elevation above the sea: 541.5 m
Made from material: limestone, paint, iron
Operator: Energie Wasser Bern
Part of: Fountains in Bern, Public art works in Bern, list of cultural properties in Bern / Inner City (West), Old City of Bern
Address: Marktgasse N.N., 3011 Bern
GPS coordinates: 46.94815,7.44428
Latest update: March 13, 2025 11:18
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