Salomon Gessner - Zürich, Switzerland
Posted by: 
fi67
N 47° 22.854 E 008° 32.376
32T E 465247 N 5247596
A monument for the Swiss painter and poet Salomon Gessner in Platzspitz park in Zürich.
Waymark Code: WMF8YG
Location: Zürich, Switzerland
Date Posted: 09/12/2012
Views: 9
"Solomon Gessner (1 April 1730 – 2 March 1788) was a Swiss painter and poet. His writing suited the taste of his time, though by some more recent standards it is “insipidly sweet and monotonously melodious.” As a painter, he represented the conventional classical landscape." from Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salomon_Gessner).
The monument was erected 1792 in Platzspitz park in the center of Zürich, today just north of the main railway station. It was created by the sculptor Alexander Trippel.
It is the oldest monument in Zürich that is still in its original location.
Visit Instructions:
Give the date of your visit and describe your experience. Additional photos and information about the site or poet/author are appreciated.