Universal Post Monument

The Universal Post Monument features five female figures made of bronze and stone, representing continents passing letters around a central globe.

Established in 1909, this monument marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Universal Postal Union, an organization coordinating international postal policies.

The monument includes a figure of Berna, representing the city of Bern, with her hand placed upon the municipal coat of arms.

Located at an elevation of 540 meters, the monument offers wheelchair accessibility and stands within the public gardens of Kleine Schanze.

French sculptor René de Saint-Marceaux created this 33-foot-high monument, which later inspired the Universal Postal Union's official logo in 1967.

Location: Bern

Inception: October 9, 1909

Creator: René de Saint-Marceaux

Elevation above the sea: 540 m

Accessibility: Accessible en fauteuil roulant

Made from material: stone, bronze

Part of: Kleine Schanze, Fountains in Bern, Category:Public art in Bern, list of cultural properties in Bern / Inner City (West)

Address: Kleine Schanze, 3011 Bern

GPS coordinates: 46.94591,7.44025

Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:53