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Landsgemeindeplatz in Appenzell

The one the Landsgemeindeplatz in Appenzell. This is where it all happens, every last Sunday of April… About 3 000 eligible voters … More

Appenzel, Landsgemeinde, Winter

132. Platzspitzbrunnen

The one in Platzspitzbrunnen, the green triangular promenade where the Sihl and the Limmat rivers meet, nowadays known as the Landesmuseum [Swiss National Museum] … More

Museum, Park, Special interest, Winter

130. Napfplatz

The one in Napfplatz, a once important busy town square.  It has been sitting in this spot for more than 300 years, … More

Niederdord, Old Town, Winter

Tessinerplatz, take 2

It was our fountain #122 – the one in Tessinerplatz. Different angle, different season…. Also, a very cold day.

Enge, Winter

Rebecca fountain, take 2

It was fountain number 72 (and one of my favorite fountains), right at the beginning of the Bahnhofstrasse. The blue … More

Bahnhofstrasse, Special interest, Winter

104. Limmatplatz

The one in Limmatplatz, where the Langstrasse – the red light district  – ends.  Limmatplatz is not your regular tram stop. During … More

Langstrasse, Snow, Winter

Museum für Gestaltung Garden, take 2 – Arctic cold wave

It was fountain number 41, the one in the garden of  the Museum für Gestaltung Zürich [Museum of Design Zurich]. Still bitterly … More

Museum, Special interest, Winter

Presiding over the Banhnofstrasse, take 3: Arctic cold wave

It was fountain number 60, the one presiding over the Banhnofstrasse. You have seen in the peak of Summer and … More

Bahnhof, Bahnhofstrasse, Hauptbahnhof, Special interest, Winter

102. Limmatquai

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 … More

Limmat, Niederdorf, Special interest, Winter

Bellevue, take 3: almost buried under the snow.

It was fountain number 57, the one in Bellevue tram stop. I was also lucky enough to get it squeaky … More

Bellevue, Special interest, Winter

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