Fontaine Schwendi, Bronze fountain in central Colmar, France.
The fountain features a bronze statue of Lazare de Schwendi standing atop a stone base, holding a grapevine branch in his hands.
Created in 1898 by sculptor Auguste Bartholdi, the fountain was destroyed in 1940 during World War II and reconstructed with a smaller basin.
The statue represents Lazare de Schwendi, a 16th-century military commander who influenced the wine culture of Alsace through his Hungarian campaigns.
Located on Place de l'Ancienne Douane behind the Koifhus building, the fountain welcomes visitors from Monday to Saturday, 9:00 to 18:00.
The statue holds a grapevine branch, referring to the introduction of Tokay grape varieties to Alsace following Schwendi's military campaigns.
Location: Colmar
Creator: Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi
Website: https://tourisme-colmar.com/fr/sites-a-visiter-dans-le-grand-pays-de-colmar/F235008795_fontaine-schwendi-colmar
Address: 12 Pl. de l'Ancienne Douane, 68000 Colmar, France 68000 Colmar
Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 09:00-18:00; Sunday 10:00-13:00
Phone: +33389206892
GPS coordinates: 48.07590,7.35955
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:52
Colmar displays traditional Alsatian architecture with timber-framed houses and medieval buildings. The old town includes historic districts with water canals, Gothic churches, and Renaissance structures. The city museums present art from medieval to modern times, regional history, and natural sciences. Notable buildings include Saint-Martin Collegiate Church, Unterlinden Museum, and Pfister House.
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