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The Bartholdi Museum - Colmar

In Colmar, a city of art and history, a museum pays tribute to one of its most illustrious sons: Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, creator of the Statue of Liberty.

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Did you know that the famous Statue of Liberty in New York was born in Colmar?

It is the work of Bartholdi, also a painter, who attended its inauguration in the United States on 28 October 1886. This iconic monument strengthens the ties between Colmar and the United States, already illustrated by the twinning with the city of Princeton since 1986.

Bartholdi, born in Colmar in 1834 and died in Paris in 1904, left behind many major works. His first monument, a statue of General Rapp, was inaugurated in Colmar in 1856. He also created the fountain dedicated to Admiral Bruat (1864) and the famous Lion of Belfort (1875-1879), a monumental sculpture located at the foot of the Belfort citadel.

Upon his death, his widow bequeathed their family home, located at 30 rue des Marchands, to the city of Colmar. Across two floors, visitors can discover models, sculptures and mementos of the artist during a one-hour visit (price: €5).

For the centenary of his death, in 2004, a 12-metre-high replica of the Statue of Liberty was installed at the northern entrance to Colmar. It pays tribute to the artist and symbolically welcomes visitors entering the city.

And to make the most of your stay in Colmar, Hôtel Gustave welcomes you in the heart of the historic centre.

Photo credit: visit.alsace

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