Fischmarktbrunnen - Zürich, Switzerland
Posted by: fi67
N 47° 22.263 E 008° 32.584
32T E 465502 N 5246500
A fountain of the 16th century neat the town hall in the historic center of Zürich.
Waymark Code: WMDA93
Location: Zürich, Switzerland
Date Posted: 12/13/2011
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This fountain was built in the 16th century. In the days when there was a public fish market this fountains was essential to keep the fish fresh.
The statue on the column represents Samson from the Bible, the alternative name Samson fountain is also used.