Fontaine Roesselmann (Roesselmann Fountain), Colmar
Roesselmann Fountain is an ornate, white stone fountain topped with a statue of the public judge Jean Roesselmann. The sculpture was created in 1888 by artist Auguste Bartholdi famous for the Statue of Liberty.
Roesselmann is considered the first hero of Colmar. He passed away while defending Colmar and the municipal liberties against the troops and the covetousness of the Bishop of Strasbourg.
Auguste Bartholdi used Hercule de Peyerimhoff, then mayor of Colmar, to provide the character traits for the Roesselmann statue. Like Roesselmann, Hoff participated in the defense of Colmar and refused to submit to German rule.
The statue of Roesselmann stands on a base of four columns topped with a pedestal. Water spews from the open mouths of fish and other creatures that adorn the uppermost portion of the pedestal. The fountain is illuminated at night and is viewable 24 hours.
Roesselmann is considered the first hero of Colmar. He passed away while defending Colmar and the municipal liberties against the troops and the covetousness of the Bishop of Strasbourg.
Auguste Bartholdi used Hercule de Peyerimhoff, then mayor of Colmar, to provide the character traits for the Roesselmann statue. Like Roesselmann, Hoff participated in the defense of Colmar and refused to submit to German rule.
The statue of Roesselmann stands on a base of four columns topped with a pedestal. Water spews from the open mouths of fish and other creatures that adorn the uppermost portion of the pedestal. The fountain is illuminated at night and is viewable 24 hours.
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Fontaine Roesselmann (Roesselmann Fountain) on Map
Sight Name: Fontaine Roesselmann (Roesselmann Fountain)
Sight Location: Colmar, France (See walking tours in Colmar)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Colmar, France (See walking tours in Colmar)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in Colmar, France
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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
Colmar, in France鈥檚 Alsace region, has packed more political plot twists into its history than some countries manage in a millennium. Holy Roman Emperor Charlemagne knew the place well during his Saxon campaigns between 772 and 804, and by 884, imperial assemblies were held here like it was the place to be. Leap to 1226-Emperor Frederick II grants Colmar the status of a Free Imperial City, free... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.5 Km or 0.9 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.5 Km or 0.9 Miles