“L’ange protecteur” by Niki de Saint Phalle
A gigantic “Nana” in the shape of a guardian angel watches over travelers as they pass through the main concourse at Zurich Main Station.
- Weighs 1.2 tonnes (1.3 short tons)
- 11 meters (36ft) tall
- Located in the main concourse of Zurich Main Station since 1997
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Here you see the "Guardian Angel by Niki de St. Phalle" in the large hall in Zurich's main station. I normally "use" this spot as a meeting point for friends as the place under "big clock" is mostly so crowded. So if you are trying to meet up with someone - do it under, as I call it, the fat angel. ;) @myswitzerland gives you more information about this unusual piece of art: "The guardian angel by the French-Swiss painter and sculptor Niki de St. Phalle in the large hall in Zurich's main station was a gift from the artist on the station’s 150th anniversary. The angel has been hovering high above the heads of the travellers since 1997 and watching over them day and night."


Guardian angel at Zürich HB// Niki de Saint Phalle
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