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Location: Kolmar, Colmar-Ribeauvillé, Alsace, France
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Paul
March 26, 2024
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Schwendi Fountain, Colmar
This fountain was erected in 1898 and is topped with a bronze statue by Auguste Bartholdi depicting Lazare von Schwendi (1522-1583). After being ruined in 1940, the …
This fountain was erected in 1898 and is topped with a bronze statue by Auguste Bartholdi depicting Lazare von Schwendi (1522-1583). After being ruined in 1940, the …
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•Kristian
August 14, 2025
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At the heart of the Place de l'Ancienne Douane stands the Fontaine Schwendi, more than just a picturesque fountain—it is a sculptural tribute to one of Alsace's most fascinating historical figures: Lazarus von Schwendi, a 16th-century general, diplomat, and winegrower.
The fountain was designed in 1898 by Auguste Bartholdi, the renowned sculptor from Colmar who also created the Statue of Liberty. It honors Schwendi not only as a military commander who fought alongside Emperor Charles V, but also—according to local legend—as the man who introduced the Tokay grape (a variety of Pinot Gris) to Alsace after campaigns in Hungary.
The fountain was designed in 1898 by Auguste Bartholdi, the renowned sculptor from Colmar who also created the Statue of Liberty. It honors Schwendi not only as a military commander who fought alongside Emperor Charles V, but also—according to local legend—as the man who introduced the Tokay grape (a variety of Pinot Gris) to Alsace after campaigns in Hungary.
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July 23, 2022
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Romantic fountain, designed by Bartholdi.
On the fountain is the warlord Lazare de Schwendi who was in the service of Maximilian II. Lazare went to war against the Turks in Hungary. This was in the period 1564 - 1568.
Auguste Bartholdi was inspired by this legendary figure to incorporate a vine into the artful fountain
On the fountain is the warlord Lazare de Schwendi who was in the service of Maximilian II. Lazare went to war against the Turks in Hungary. This was in the period 1564 - 1568.
Auguste Bartholdi was inspired by this legendary figure to incorporate a vine into the artful fountain
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Location: Kolmar, Colmar-Ribeauvillé, Alsace, France