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The Bubenbergplatz (Bubenberg Plaza, named after
Since the construction of the ''Obertor'' in 1625/26, the area between the Obertor and the '' Christoffelturm'' was known as ''Zwischen den Toren'' (between the gates). From 1858 until 1898 the plaza was known as Christoffelplatz. Then, in 1898 it was renamed after Adrian von Bubenberg, the Weber - Bubenbergdenkmal
In 1930 the plaza was rebuilt with a new tram station and the memorial was moved to the west. The new location of the fountain and memorial was at the entrance of ''Hirschengraben'' road with the statue facing north. In 1971/76 an underground walkway was added to Bubenbergplatz and the roads and trams routes were slightly changed.
Adrian von Bubenberg
Adrian von Bubenberg (born c. 1424 in Bern; died August 1479 in Bern) was a Bernese knight, military commander and mayor ('' Schultheiss'') of Bern in 1468-1469, 1473-1474 and 1477-1479. In Switzerland, he is remembered as the hero of the 1476 Bat ...
) is a plaza in the Old City of Bern
The Old City (german: Altstadt) is the medieval city center of Bern, Switzerland. Built on a narrow hill bordered on three sides by the river Aare, its compact layout has remained essentially unchanged since its construction during the twelfth ...
, the medieval city center of Bern, Switzerland. It is part of the area outside the third city walls. It is located south-west of Bahnhofplatz
The Bahnhofplatz (Train Station Plaza) is a plaza just outside the Old City of Bern, the medieval city center of Bern, Switzerland. It was built following the destruction of the '' Christoffelturm'' which had been part of the third city wal ...
and is part of the UNESCO
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Cultural World Heritage Site
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that encompasses the Old City.
History
Since the construction of the ''Obertor'' in 1625/26, the area between the Obertor and the '' Christoffelturm'' was known as ''Zwischen den Toren'' (between the gates). From 1858 until 1898 the plaza was known as Christoffelplatz. Then, in 1898 it was renamed after Adrian von Bubenberg, the mayor
In many countries, a mayor is the highest-ranking official in a municipal government such as that of a city or a town. Worldwide, there is a wide variance in local laws and customs regarding the powers and responsibilities of a mayor as well ...
('' Schultheiss'') of Bern in 1468-1469, 1473–1474 and 1477–1479 and the hero of Battle of Murten
The Battle of Morat (also known as the Battle of Murten) was a battle in the Burgundian Wars (1474–77) that was fought on 22 June 1476 between Charles the Bold, the Duke of Burgundy, and a Swiss Confederate army at Morat/Murten, about 30 kil ...
. The Bubenberg memorial and fountain was built by Max Leu in 1897 and originally stood at the entrance to Bubenbergplatz.In 1930 the plaza was rebuilt with a new tram station and the memorial was moved to the west. The new location of the fountain and memorial was at the entrance of ''Hirschengraben'' road with the statue facing north. In 1971/76 an underground walkway was added to Bubenbergplatz and the roads and trams routes were slightly changed.
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