Freddie Mercury Statue
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Why go
- Mercury’s yellow Wembley outfit, raised right fist and microphone stand.
- The statue design’s link to Queen’s 1995 album Made in Heaven, whose cover featured a small copy.
Opening hours
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About the work
- Artist
- Irena Sedlecká Czech sculptor
- Material
- Bronze
- Height
- 3 metres
Interesting facts3
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Mercury often visited Montreux and recorded several Queen albums at Mountain Studios.
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Commemorative plaques were unveiled at the statue in Peter Freestone’s presence.
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Temporary wooden barriers installed nearby after several accidents became a place for fans to leave messages.
A statue in homage to Freddie Mercury in Montreux
Shorts
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Freddie Mercury Statue Montreux ~ 70th Birthday Weekend 2016Ken Butz
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Freddie Mercury: How the statue in Montreux was modeledQueen True Fans Official
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Freddie Mercury statue in Montreux (MTV News, 1996)Alt Zapping
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The Freddie Mercury statue in MontreuxFabrizio
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FREDDIE MERCURY 1946-1991 MONTREUX STATUEwojtas1236
History
- Statue unveilingPeter Freestone, Roger Cook, Claude Nobs, Brian May and Roger Taylor attended the statue’s unveiling.
- 2021The statue’s base and explanatory plaques were cleaned and restored.
Best time to visit
- For the annual fan gathering, visit on the first weekend of September: since 2001, the statue has been a stop on Freddie Mercury Montreux Memorial Day.
Sources: Statue de Freddie Mercury - Wikipedia · Montreux - Wikivoyage (see) · A statue in homage to Freddie Mercury in Montre… · Freddie-Mercury-Statue - Wikipedia · Statua di Freddie Mercury - Wikipedia · checked 24 Sep 2026
- Phone
- +41797788119
Questions and answers
Why is the Freddie Mercury Statue on a pedestal?
It was moved about 50 metres from its original location and placed on a pedestal to reduce deterioration.
Where are the explanatory plates on the Freddie Mercury Statue?
They are on the front and back of the statue’s base.
What renovation work has taken place around the Freddie Mercury Statue?
The surrounding paving was renewed, and the pier in front underwent renovation, including replacement of its wooden planks and repairs to its metal structure.
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