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Sunday, 17 June 2012

Stiftsgasse


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Location: Courtyard on St. Peter's School House, Church Square, Peter 5 / Stiftgasse
Artist: Otto Abbot is in operation since 1934
Listed: no 
History / description: The trough has the shape of a semicircle. Protrude from the wall two gargoyles above the trough and is a beautiful mural installed. The work called "Sunrise" comes from Otto Abbot and shows a crowing rooster, which is surrounded by beautiful countryside. 
Special: Nearby is the St. Peter's Square, where take place regularly on Saturdays, a large flea market. (Except during the Autumn Fair)

Posted by Ian Francis at 07:23
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Labels: BrunnenLinked, Period: 20th C, Shape:Semi-cirlce, Style:mural, Type:2spigot, Visibility:Back Street
Location: Stiftsgasse 1, 4051 Basle, Switzerland

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