Zähringer memorial, Bronze memorial in Nydegghof, Switzerland.
The Zähringer memorial features a bronze bear wearing armor, standing on a stone base at the intersection of medieval streets in Bern.
Constructed in 1847, artists Karl Emanuel Tscharner and Jakob Friedrich Studer created this monument to commemorate Berchtold von Zähringer, the city founder.
The memorial incorporates the bear symbol, reflecting the deep connection between the animal and Bern's identity through its heraldry and local traditions.
Located at coordinates 46.94874, 7.45704, the memorial stands in Nydegghof, accessible through multiple pedestrian paths in central Bern.
The memorial combines bronze and stone materials to depict an armored bear, representing both the city's founding legend and military strength.
Location: Bern
Inception: May 8, 1847
Creator: Karl Emanuel Tscharner, Jakob Friedrich Studer
Made from material: bronze, stone
Part of: Nydegghof, Category:Public art in Bern
Address: Nydegghof, 3011 Bern
GPS coordinates: 46.94874,7.45704
Latest update: April 3, 2025 12:10
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