'Freedom Statue' ... Colmar, France

Did you know who the lines engraved on the icon of New York, the "Statue of Liberty", belong to? Emma Lazarus is the famous New York City poet who served as an inspiration to French sculptor Frederic Auguste Bartholdi. The Statue of Liberty arrived in New York on June 19, 1885. The monument was a gift of friendship by the people of France to the United States of America, precisely to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the American Declaration of Independence after it was unveiled on October 28 1886. Sculptor Frederick Auguste Bartholdi through the Statue of Liberty wanted to 'illuminate' the world from 300 meters in height. But where did the work for such a giant work of the French sculptor? It is from his homeland and the Freedom Statue, Colmar, in north-east France. Colmar is considered to be the most beautiful city in Europe, a 'point' that is difficult to describe and argue in words. Colmar is also the third largest municipality in the Alsace region.


The city lies along the Alziskee road and would not be too expensive if it were called the center of excellence. This city is known for its well preserved old buildings, architectural monuments and countless museums, scenic views and endless originality. Those who have visited it call it a fabulous country! Colmar is one of the most exclusive branches in terms of culture in France. It is called the "capital of wine" where hundreds of years old wineries and picturesque taverns make it a truly sublime place. Colmar lies between Basel and Strasbourg, and despite being far smaller than the latter, it is preferable to tourists.

The old town of Colmar is the lively architectural heritage of France, as most of the medieval and early Renaissance buildings are centered, with the House of the Heads, one of the buildings of oldest wood in Colmar. Also "Unterlinden Museum" located within a monastery and for which natives feel proud! The museum displays exhibitions of objects of various types, such as furniture, knitted carpets, silver objects, Renaissance paintings including Renoir and Picasso. Entry into this museum is only 7 euros. Obviously there was no lack of a dedicated sculptor museum that inspired us to travel to this city, Bartholdi! At the same time there is the High School Bartholdi, which today has become a point where artillery enthusiasts closely touch the ancient roots of famous works brought back to national wealth. This school dates back to 1698 and there is also the original sculpture of Frederic Auguste Bartholdi "Genie Funebre". You should not miss one of the most picturesque parts of Colmar in the Old Town, called the "Little Venice" because of the canals and many different colors that give flowers ... Apparently a slight Italian influence, Colmar has and in gastronomy! Picat and pastas are the ones most popular in the 19th century restaurants in the city. Generally a meal can go up to € 30. (Colmar is far from the list of free European cities!). And although Colmar is one of the last cities liberated by World War II, to be alike with the sense of freedom, you understand that Bartholdi was not so difficult to create the "Lady of Freedom".