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Herrengasse 23 (Bern)

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Von Wattenwyl Haus, Herrengasse 23, Nordseite
Von Wattenwyl Haus, Herrengasse 23, Nordseite

The von Wattenwyl house on Herrengasse 23 is a historic building in Bern, Switzerland, named after the von Wattenwyl family who owned it for over 200 years. The building was constructed during the Middle Ages, incorporating some older neighbouring properties; these can still seen in the eastern range of the house. Over time, the house changed owners several times, and various design changes were effected. The first major reconstruction was in 1690, with further changes executed between 1730 and 1740. The most notable of these was made in 1760 by the eminent Bernese architect, Erasmus Ritter, for the building's then owner, David Salomon von Wattenwyl. A fountain by Ritter, in the form of a carved pillar surmounted by a vase, remains in front of the house.

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Herrengasse 23 (Bern)
Herrengasse, Bern

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N 46.94694 ° E 7.44948 °
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Herrengasse 23
3011 Bern (Stadtteil I)
Bern, Switzerland
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Von Wattenwyl Haus, Herrengasse 23, Nordseite
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