Fishmarket Fountain
Fishmarktbrunnen, Fishmarkt, Basel 4051 - Switzerland
Phone: +41 (0)61 268 68 68
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This 1380 late-Gothic fountain is one of the best known in Basel and is all that remains of the medieval fish market. The water in the basin was used to ensure that the produce was always fresh. The 11 metre central column (a copy) is richly carved and the three main figures are the Virgin Mary with child and sceptre, St Peter with a key and St John with chalice and book. There are also many angels, some with musical instruments and others with the Basel coat of arms. The fountain was renovated in 1476 by Jakob Sarbach.
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