Birsbrücke und Brunnen, Stone bridge and fountain in Dornach, Switzerland.
The Birsbrücke is a stone structure spanning the Birs River between Dornach and Reinach, built with solid walls and a simple arched design. A public fountain stands near the crossing point, both forming a registered heritage site of regional importance.
This work was built in 1823 as a connection between two municipalities during the early development of modern bridge construction in Switzerland. The fountain was added 13 years later, reflecting how communities expanded their public services during that era.
The bridge and fountain remain active parts of the locality, showing how practical structures were built to serve the community's everyday needs. Both continue to function as they were intended, connecting people across the river and providing water access.
The site is easily approachable from either side and connects with walking paths along the river. It remains freely accessible at all times, with no barriers or special requirements for visiting.
The pairing of bridge and fountain in one location is rarely documented in regional records, showing how early 19th-century infrastructure projects were sometimes combined into single sites. Such dual-purpose installations were less common in this area before this period.
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