Memorial Passatges a Walter Benjamin, Memorial monument near cemetery in Portbou, Spain.
The memorial features a descending staircase leading to a glass panel that frames views of the Mediterranean Sea and Pyrenees mountains.
German philosopher Walter Benjamin died in Portbou in 1940 while attempting to escape Nazi persecution through a route across the Pyrenees.
Israeli artist Dani Karavan designed the memorial to reflect Benjamin's unfinished work Passagenwerk through architectural elements and spatial arrangements.
Access to the memorial requires walking down steep steps, and visitors should allocate at least 30 minutes to fully experience the installation.
A glass panel at the bottom of the memorial contains text from Benjamin's writings, creating an intersection between philosophy and physical space.
Location: Portbou
Creator: Dani Karavan
Made from material: metal
Creator: Dani Karavan
GPS coordinates: 42.42687,3.16335
Latest update: October 23, 2025 10:40
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