Statue of Freddie Mercury, Bronze memorial statue at Market Square in Montreux, Switzerland.
The bronze figure stands three meters tall, depicting Mercury in a yellow military jacket with one arm raised, holding a microphone stand.
Czech sculptor Irena Sedlecká created this memorial, which was inaugurated on November 25, 1996, in presence of Queen members and Montserrat Caballé.
The statue marks the location where Mercury and Queen recorded multiple albums at Mountain Studios, establishing deep connections with the Swiss city.
The memorial site includes information plaques and temporary barriers that allow visitors to leave messages, drawings, and personal tributes to the artist.
During the Montreux Jazz Festival, the statue moves to the Gardens of La Rouvenaz, providing different photography perspectives for visitors.
Location: Montreux
Inception: November 25, 1996
Creator: Irena Sedlecká
Official opening: November 25, 1996
Height: 3 m
Subject: Freddie Mercury
Made from material: bronze
Creator: Irena Sedlecká
Address: Place du Marché, 1820 Montreux, Švýcarsko 1820 Montreux 1820 Montreux
Website: https://montreuxriviera.com/de/P976/statue-freddie-mercury
GPS coordinates: 46.43276,6.90951
Latest update: October 22, 2025 10:34
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