While walking through the Old City of Bern, you will be delighted by dozens of colorful statues. Several of these 16th century artworks by Renaissance sculptor Hans Gieng sit on top of fountains in the middle of a street. Simsonbrunnen was erected on Kramgasse in 1544. According to the Book of Judges from the Old Testament, Samson was so strong he was able to kill a lion with his bare hands.
