More InformationLocation: Birsfelderstrasse / Birskopfweglein
Artist: Franz Wild (Original) / Franz Reimer (replica)
in operation since 1938 (the original plastic) / 2000 (replica of the sculpture)
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History / Description: The sculpture, cast in bronze, is a seagull that landed on the Rhine Arriving on this ball. The open beak symbolizes a hungry gulls cry. The trough is rectangular and from the fountain column extends a water spout. Due to vandalism the gull had in 2000 to be replaced.
Special: The next "Birskopf" invites you to linger. In summer, many people here approve a bath in the river.
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