Fountain of Justice, Renaissance fountain in Old City, Bern, Switzerland.
The Fountain of Justice features an octagonal limestone basin supporting a central pedestal with a life-sized statue of Lady Justice in blue robes and golden armor.
Hans Gieng created this fountain in 1543, incorporating representations of a Pope, Emperor, Sultan, and Schultheiss at the base to symbolize authority under justice.
The blindfolded Lady Justice figure holds a sword in her right hand and scales in her left, representing the principles of fair and impartial judgment.
Located at 530.5 meters elevation on Gerechtigkeitsgasse, the fountain remains functional under the management of Energie Wasser Bern for public water access.
This fountain stands as the only one in Bern maintaining all original design elements, despite the main statue requiring replacement following vandalism in 1986.
Location: Bern
Inception: 1543
Creator: Hans Gieng
Elevation above the sea: 530.5 m
Made from material: sandstone, limestone, bronze, iron
Creator: Hans Gieng
Operator: Energie Wasser Bern
Part of: Fountains in Bern, Public art works in Bern, list of cultural properties in Bern / Inner City (East), Old City of Bern
Address: Gerechtigkeitsgasse 39-50, 3011 Bern
GPS coordinates: 46.94828,7.45406
Latest update: March 13, 2025 11:18
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