Waisenhausplatz, Central square in Red quarter, Bern, Switzerland.
The Waisenhausplatz square features a stage, furniture, play areas, and green spaces designed for social interactions and community activities.
The square's northern section emerged from the old Zeugwartgarten in 1784, named after a boys' orphanage built by architects Zehender and Imhoof.
The Progr cultural production center, established in 2004 within the former municipal secondary school, provides spaces for artistic creation and exhibitions.
The square hosts a market every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, with over 40 vendors selling products from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
The Meret-Oppenheim-Brunnen fountain, installed in November 1983, stands as an artistic centerpiece in the northern section of the square.
Location: Bern
GPS coordinates: 46.94990,7.44437
Latest update: March 6, 2025 02:41
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Dutch tower
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House of the Cantons
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Anna-Seiler-Brunnen
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Rathaus zum Äusseren Stand
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Waisenhausplatz fountain
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Allegories of the fine arts
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Fruit harvest
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Fisherman and Family
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Bear with coat of arms
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