Sherlock Holmes, Bronze statue at English chapel, Meiringen, Switzerland.
The Sherlock Holmes statue is a bronze sculpture in Meiringen depicting the fictional detective in a thoughtful pose, complete with his recognizable deerstalker cap and pipe. The monument sits near the English chapel and captures the character in a moment of quiet reflection.
Artist John Doubleday created this bronze figure in 1988 at the location where Arthur Conan Doyle set the fictional death of his most famous character. The statue marks where literary fiction became connected to a specific geographical place.
The statue attracts readers drawn to one of literature's most famous characters, connecting them to the place where Arthur Conan Doyle set a pivotal moment in his stories. Visitors often pause to contemplate the blend of fiction and geography that brought this monument to life.
The statue remains accessible year-round with informational plaques in several languages explaining its background and significance. The surrounding area is easy to explore on foot, giving visitors a good sense of the small town's character.
This was the first permanent monument to this literary character in continental Europe, appearing years before similar statues were erected in other major cities. The location gained its significance through Conan Doyle's fiction rather than through actual historical events.
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