Ernest Guglielminetti (1862-1943), a native of Brig, was a doctor, an alpinist, a diplomat and an inventor.
The resourceful researcher became famous above all for his invention made in France, the tarring of roads. His method of "dust removal" led Guglielminetti through the largest cities in Europe and earned him not only fame but also the name "Dr. Goudron", which means Dr. Tar. The monument and the Guglielminetti Square near the Saltina Bridge in Brig commemorate the probably most useful inventor of our region.
Guided tours: available at: Public city tour in Brig
The resourceful researcher became famous above all for his invention made in France, the tarring of roads. His method of "dust removal" led Guglielminetti through the largest cities in Europe and earned him not only fame but also the name "Dr. Goudron", which means Dr. Tar. The monument and the Guglielminetti Square near the Saltina Bridge in Brig commemorate the probably most useful inventor of our region.
Guided tours: available at: Public city tour in Brig
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Directions & Parking facilities
Public transportation: The Goudron Monument can be reached within a 7-minute walk from Brig train station.
Directions: If traveling by car, you can park in the “Parkhaus Altstadt” parking garage. From there, it takes about 2 minutes to reach the Goudron Monument.
Directions: If traveling by car, you can park in the “Parkhaus Altstadt” parking garage. From there, it takes about 2 minutes to reach the Goudron Monument.
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