Admittedly, Fountain of Friendship between Nations is a hell of a name and proves that the German compound can actually be pretty useful here and there. Brunnen der Völkerfreundschaft does seem less chiseled.
The avid reader of this blog knows I just love a good water feature. Also, my approach to wordless Wednesday is hopeless. I guess, if you just look at the photos, it is kinda wordless …
You will find the Fountain of Friendship between Nations on Alexanderplatz, right in the heart of Berlin.
We used to stay away from the fountain, as the muggy water has always been a bit spooky. And that was before the world talked about aerosols all the time. While things are still locked down here, it is somewhat of a treat to visit the water feature without many people. I didn’t wanna miss out on this great photo opportunity and went for that special early morning light.
The Fountain had been designed by the German artist Walter Womacka. He was involved in numerous architectonical projects in the former GDR and has often used mosaic art for his work. In October 1970 it had been inaugurated.
Why are there seagulls in Berlin? I honestly have no idea.
Since the 80’s the water feature is heritage listed, so Berliners and tourists will be enjoying this faded beauty for a long time to come. It always seems a bit lost amongst all the shopping temples.
Can you think of any positive outcomes from lockdown?
Have a happy Hump Day. We’ve got this.
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Wherever there is garbage there will be seagulls – near the sea or far inland, Even the ones that actually live near the sea don’t bother with their natural diet as there is so much ‘opportunity’ food just there for the taking. Just be thankful that rats don’t fly as there even more of them than there are seagulls.
I had no idea! There was this romantic notion that seagulls just travelled along the river and ended up in Berlin … I wonder if they like trash better than fries? Put fish and chips out on a beach in Australia and you’ve got a scene for The Birds right there …
Why are there seagulls in Berlin? They are extending the wings of friendship 🙂 I love the art!
One positive from lockdown has been meeting more new people from around the world.
I like your spirit!
Cannot remember, have seen that place without people around there
It was a bit of a treat! (It also involved getting up super early.) As a kid this place just sparkled, now it is a bit meh.
Here’s a rather old blog post I just stumbled across, about gnomes in Australia.
https://ididnthavemyglasseson.com/2012/05/14/gnomes-find-their-way-home/
Oh fabolous, thank you so much! That was before the tragic flood of 2018!
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=10155510483891811
The Australian accent is lovely and mate can’t even report with a straight face ;
I may have seen it when I came to Berlin. Not sure.
Seagulls? there are some in Paris. (Warmer than on the coast and plenty of garbage cans…
Positive outcomes? I can see two:
1) Maybe we will all realize how incompetent the people we pay to rule us are…
2) Home office shuld allow companies to reduce thei office space, hence saving money and liberating thousands of sq. meters in very good areas of the city. Which can then be converted into housing, makin the real estate prices and rents drop…
(One can always dream right? You asked)
Tschüß
Love your points! I’m dreaming with you. Salut.
Bonne semaine.