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The one by the Limmat in Gessneralle, in the back streets of the Bahnhofstrasse. There were probably very good reasons to put this fountain is where it is. But, a hundred years after, it seems a bit lost in the boardwalk. … Continue reading
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The one in Limmatplatz, where the Langstrasse - the red light district - ends. Limmatplatz is not your regular tram stop. During the 90ies it used to be a major center of heroin traffic, This is not your regular tram stop…. Everything can … Continue reading
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The one in Nägelihof, one of my favorite corners in Zurich for a number of reasons. It is a quiet, almost secretive square in the otherwise busy Niederdorf. To find it, either you have to be very lost or know exactly where … Continue reading
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It was fountain number 41, the one in the garden of the Museum für Gestaltung Zürich [Museum of Design Zurich]. Still bitterly cold in, I am afraid…
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It was fountain number 60, the one presiding over the Banhnofstrasse. You have seen in the peak of Summer and covered in snow. But, today Frau T. found another angle to this fountain on her way to the Hauptbanhnof. It … Continue reading
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The one in Limmatquai, in one of Zurich’s most traditional and historic spots. Built in the XVI century, it represents Samson (of Biblical Samson and Delilah fame), being officially known as Samsonbrunnen [Samson fountain]. But, Zürchers call it the Fischmarktbrunnen [fish market fountain], as it used to … Continue reading
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It was fountain number 57, the one in Bellevue tram stop. I was also lucky enough to get it squeaky clean right before the Love Parade. But, Summer is long gone… It has been snowing all day and it will be … Continue reading
