Then and Now – Bern – Pillar of Moss and Slime – 5

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Continuing the series,

THEN (1983)

Acht Meter hoch und höchst umstritten: Am 25. November 1983 wird der Brunnen auf dem Berner Waisenhausplatz feierlich enthüllt.

NOW

 

NOW (COLOR):

 

COMMENTS:

(1) This is actually not that old – it was inaugerated in 1983 by the artist Meret Oppenheim.

 

Below are some more interesting facts about this pillar of moss and slime:

Brunnen zwischen Kahlschlag und Zerfall | Berner Zeitung