National monument in Amsterdam: photos, reviews

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The National Monument is a historical memorial dedicated to all those who died during World War II. Every year in early May, national remembrance ceremonies are held here. The central part of the sculpture features a twenty-two-meter tall concrete column of conical shape. Its facade is adorned with the bas-relief De Vrede. It depicts four men bound together, symbolizing the suffering endured by prisoners of war.

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Wheelchair accessible, Suitable for children

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Amsterdam, Dam

Bus stop 215 m walk

Paleisstraat

Tram stop 209 m walk

Amsterdam, Paleisstraat

Tram stop 234 m walk

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Seokjin Ham

Standing 22 meters tall, this white travertine pillar commemorates the Dutch victims of World War II. It serves as the focal point of the annual National Remembrance of the Dead held every May 4th. Designed by J.J.P. Oud, with sculptures by John Rädecker and Paul Grégoire, it was officially unveiled by Queen Juliana in 1956. The central pillar features symbolic reliefs representing suffering, resistance, and the victory of peace. Two lion statues—symbols of the Dutch nation—flank the front. Behind the monument, twelve urns contain soil from the eleven provinces of the Netherlands and from the former Dutch East Indies (Indonesia).

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Hyggeligt sted lige midt i Amsterdam. Mange mennesker, hyggelige caféer. Ligger lige overfor kongeslottet, Madame Tussauds og tæt ved shopping.

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