National Monument
A 22-meter-high obelisk war memorial dedicated to the Dutch victims of World War II and other armed conflicts, located in a central city square. It features sculptures, reliefs, and urns containing soil from war cemeteries and serves as a site for national remembrance ceremonies. Read more…
The monument is a prominent obelisk standing 22 meters tall, designed by Jacobus Johannes Pieter Oud during the reconstruction period. It incorporates sculptures, reliefs, and symbolic elements such as lions and urns containing soil from various war cemeteries, representing the memory of Dutch war casualties.
Inaugurated on May 4, 1956, the monument functions as a national symbol and heritage site, hosting annual remembrance ceremonies, particularly on National Remembrance Day. It commemorates victims of World War II as well as the Dutch liberation and other armed conflicts.
The architectural style reflects the reconstruction-period architecture and the monument is fully wheelchair accessible. It remains an important historical landmark providing insight into the Dutch war history and collective memory.
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