Granite greeter unveiled in Andermatt
“Steinmandli” (little stone man) by Swiss sculptor Ugo Rondinone was unveiled on Thursday on a new roundabout at the entrance to Andermatt, a tourism destination in canton Uri.
The 22-tonne granite sculpture was commissioned by Egyptian businessman Samih Sawiris, who has invested heavily in the village, including in the luxury hotel The Chedi.
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