Champ de Mars - Colmar, Alsace, France
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N 48° 04.545 E 007° 21.173
32U E 377314 N 5326031
Champ de Mars is a public park near the historic town center of Colmar.
Waymark Code: WMNH88
Location: Grand-Est, France
Date Posted: 03/17/2015
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The park dates back to the mid 18th century, the area was outside of the city walls and was called "Les Vanolles"; it was used for public events and military exercises.
In 1793 it was renamed to Champ de Mars; in 1808 the northern part was separated, since 1856 this part has the name Place Rapp.
In the center of the park there is a large fountain with a statue of Admiral Bruat, created by Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi in 1864. Bartholdi also creat the statue of General Rapp on the adjoining place.
In one corner of the park there is an traditional wooden carousel from 1900; it is said that it is the largest one in Europe.
Name: Champ de Mars
Street Location: Avenue de la République
Local Municipality: Colmar
State/Province, etc.: Alsace
Country: France
Web Site: [Web Link]
Date Established: 1745
Picnic Facilities: a large gazebo
Recreational Facilities:
Europe's largest traditional wooden carousel
Monuments/Statues: Statue of Admiral Bruat, statue of General Rapp
Fountains: Two fountains
Traditional Geocaches:
Memorial/Commemoration: Not listed
Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): Not listed
Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: Not listed
Special Events: Not listed
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