Memorials At Meiringen and The Falls
Inhabitants of Meiringen are still grateful to Doyle and Holmes for ensuring the enduring worldwide fame of their falls and considerably promoting tourism to the town.
A museum dedicated to Holmes is housed in the basement of the English Church, located in what has now been named Conan Doyle Place.
At the funicular station near the falls, there is a memorial plate to "the most famous detective in the world".
The actual ledge from which Moriarty supposedly fell is on the other side of the falls. It is accessible by climbing the path to the top of the falls, crossing the bridge, and following the trail down the hill. The ledge is marked by a plaque written in English, German, and French. The English inscription reads "At this fearful place, Sherlock Holmes vanquished Professor Moriarty, on 4 May 1891." It is also marked by a large cross so as to be visible from the viewing platform.
Fans who call themselves "pilgrims" travel to Meiringen dressed as characters, both major and minor, from the Holmes stories. There, they take part in a reenactment of the events of "The Final Problem" organised by The Sherlock Holmes Society of London.
Read more about this topic: The Final Problem
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