Schlange - Basel, Switzerland
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member fi67
N 47° 33.296 E 007° 35.704
32T E 394301 N 5267791
A bronze snake a bit hidden near Wettsteinbrücke
Waymark Code: WMAQYY
Location: Basel Stadt, Switzerland
Date Posted: 02/15/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
Views: 13
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This bronze snake was created in 1955 by Willi Hege. It is located between the art museum and Wettsteinbrücke (the bridge). The snake is a bit hidden in an overgrown little area near a payphone.
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Schlange

Figure Type: Animal

Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Willi Hege (1907-1976)

Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1955

Materials used: bronze

Location: near South head of Wettstein bridge.
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