The Sphinx Statue at ETH Zurich - Symbol of Wisdom and Knowledge #3689986 (License: Personal Use)

This patinated bronze sphinx-featuring a lion’s body, human head, and outstretched wings-rests on an elaborately carved Corinthian pedestal in front of ETH Zurich’s main building. The sculpture, created in the late 19th century, embodies the university’s motto “Scientia et Labor” (Science and Work), symbolizing wisdom, vigilance, and scholarly pursuit. Behind it, the neoclassical façade bears the word “SCIENCE,” reinforcing the institution’s academic mission.

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