Musee Bartholdi (Bartholdi Museum), Colmar
Bartholdi Museum is an art museum dedicated to Auguste Bartholdi, the most famous artist of Alsace of the 19th century, born in Colmar. The museum resides in the birthplace of the sculptor, known for his many iconic pieces, including the Statue of Liberty.
The museum features numerous works by Bartholdi. It also houses models for some of his famous monuments. Some of these include the statue of Jean Roesselmann found on the Roesselmann fountain, the sculpture of General Rapp, and the statue of Admiral Bruat found at Fontaine Bruat.
Models for two of Bartholdi's most famous works are found at the museum. The models and sketches of the Statue of Liberty and the Lion of Belfort show the vision and the process of building these iconic works of art.
The museum building and its courtyard represent works of art as well. The courtyard is home to the Statue of the Great Supporters of the World (Statue des Grands Soutuens du Monde). The museum's doors, from the 17th century, were registered as historical monuments in 1926.
The museum features numerous works by Bartholdi. It also houses models for some of his famous monuments. Some of these include the statue of Jean Roesselmann found on the Roesselmann fountain, the sculpture of General Rapp, and the statue of Admiral Bruat found at Fontaine Bruat.
Models for two of Bartholdi's most famous works are found at the museum. The models and sketches of the Statue of Liberty and the Lion of Belfort show the vision and the process of building these iconic works of art.
The museum building and its courtyard represent works of art as well. The courtyard is home to the Statue of the Great Supporters of the World (Statue des Grands Soutuens du Monde). The museum's doors, from the 17th century, were registered as historical monuments in 1926.
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Musee Bartholdi (Bartholdi Museum) on Map
Sight Name: Musee Bartholdi (Bartholdi Museum)
Sight Location: Colmar, France (See walking tours in Colmar)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Sight Location: Colmar, France (See walking tours in Colmar)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Walking Tours in Colmar, France
Create Your Own Walk in Colmar
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Bartholdi's Statues in Colmar
Auguste Bartholdi is one of the most famous artists from Colmar. His works, such as the Lion of Belfort in Belfort, France, and the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor, are known around the world. Colmar is decorated with open-air pieces sculpted by the artist.
Many of Bartholdi's statues are found in fountains that occupy spaces in city squares or on significant street corners. Some of... view more
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.9 Km or 3.7 Miles
Many of Bartholdi's statues are found in fountains that occupy spaces in city squares or on significant street corners. Some of... view more
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.9 Km or 3.7 Miles
Colmar Introduction Walking Tour
Charlemagne was well acquainted with Colmar in his wars with the Saxons from 772 to 804 AD. Carolingian emperor Charles the Fat held an assembly there in 884. It was a free imperial city under Emperor Frederick II in 1226. Captured and held by Sweden in 1632, it was conquered at last by Louis XIV of France in 1673.
In 1871 it was annexed by the German Empire as a result of the Franco-Prussian... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.5 Km or 0.9 Miles
In 1871 it was annexed by the German Empire as a result of the Franco-Prussian... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.5 Km or 0.9 Miles