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Day: May 15, 2019

The Little Child Eater Fountain in Berne

May 15, 2019April 3, 2026 Lisa

The ‘Kindlifresser’ or Little Child Eater fountain in Berne is a real attention-getter. Really, how often do you see statues of ogres eating children? Berne has more than 100 fountains, 11 of which are sculpted allegorical figures made almost 500… Read moreThe Little Child Eater Fountain in Berne

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