Monuments to visit Fribourg

Jean Tinguely was a contemporary artist from Fribourg. This animated fountain by the artist is the little sister of the one in Basel. The stone basin is aesthetically combined with the modern sculpture consisting of wheels, metal elements and flexible pipes. It is powered by motor and water, and is a tribute to Jo Siffert, a Swiss racing driver from Fribourg in the 1960s. To be seen in winter because it is particularly impressive when the water freezes, forming beautiful spontaneous ice sculptures.

It was built between 1501 and 1522 on the former site of the castle of the Dukes of Zaehringen, founders of the city. Its symmetrical three-storey façade has a double-flight staircase in the centre. The building has a hipped roof. The tower has a clock and two bells accompanied by their jacquemarts. Inside, the Grand Council room, dating from the 18th century, is covered with Louis XVI woodwork. The room of the Cantonal Court houses two beautiful Louis XV-Louis XVI stoves. Next door, the Town Hall is from the 18th century.