In my last post, I forgot to mention the Hundertwasser Art and Market Hall at Altenrhein, which might be of interest if you are in the area of St Gallen.
If you don't know Hundertwasser's work, he can loosely be compared to GaudÃ. If you Haven't heard of GaudÃ, you should probably get out more.
The hall is typical of his work, with lots of curves - he referred to straight lines as "the devil's tools". Typically, it uses a lot of tiles and loads of wiggles.
There is a gallery with regular exhibitions and a restaurant, so no need to take a picnic.
It's an eccentric building, but given that he chose his own name (which loosely translates to Peace-Kingdom Hundred-Water) that is only to be expected.
I particularly like the Hundertwasser/Aldi (a low-budget supermarket) contrast in this photo.
Opening times April-September are 10:00 until 17:00. Winter afternoons only. Entry is CHF 5,- for adults.
Markthalle GmbH
CH-9422 Staad am Bodensee
+41 71 855 81 85
www.markthalle-altenrhein.ch
Photo: Flickr: kecko
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