The statue is exactly one-twelfth the size of the original Statue of Liberty.
Colmar is the birthplace of Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, who was born in the city in 1834.
The replica is situated on a landscaped roundabout that often features seasonal floral displays maintained by the city.
The statue was unveiled precisely 100 years after the death of its creator.
Bartholdi's original house, now the Musée Bartholdi, is located approximately 3 kilometers south of this memorial.
This 12-meter-tall replica of the Statue of Liberty commemorates Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, the Colmar-born sculptor who designed the original New York monument. Inaugurated in 2004 to mark the centenary of the sculptor's death, the statue stands at the northern entrance to the city. It is constructed from composite materials and painted to resemble the oxidized copper patina of the original. The monument sits in the center of a traffic roundabout, serving as a landmark for travelers entering Colmar from the direction of Strasbourg. It reinforces Colmar's identity as the hometown of Bartholdi, whose former residence is now a dedicated museum in the city center.
The pedestrian pathway along the Route de Strasbourg offers a safe, unobstructed angle to frame the statue against the sky.
Since the statue is located in the middle of a busy roundabout, view it from the pedestrian walkways on the side rather than attempting to cross the traffic.
Combine this visit with a trip to the Musée Bartholdi in the town center for a complete historical perspective.
Visit during the spring or summer when the city's horticulture department surrounds the statue base with colorful, themed flower beds.
Do not attempt to walk onto the roundabout; the traffic is fast and the area is not designed for pedestrian access.
