Memorial Mound, Memorial monument in Søndermarken, Denmark.
Description
Memorial Mound in Søndermarken is a circular structure standing about 5 meters high with an 8-meter diameter, featuring a stone-lined passage leading into a central interior space. An opening in the dome allows daylight to enter and illuminate the artworks displayed inside.
History
Danish-American immigrants initiated construction of this memorial in the early 1920s, and it was inaugurated in 1925 with around 40,000 attendees at the ceremony. The structure was created to honor the many Danes who emigrated to the United States and elsewhere.
Culture
Nine bas-reliefs inside depict different moments of immigrant experience, including departure scenes and the process of building new lives abroad. The artworks tell the stories of those who left Denmark and settled elsewhere.
Practical
The mound is usually accessible to visitors on certain days, with July 4th being an important opening when you can view the interior artworks in natural light. It is wise to check current opening times in advance since access may be limited.
Did you know?
A five-pointed star embedded in the floor represents the five continents and connects the memorial to the global spread of the Danish diaspora. This geometric detail creates a quiet link between the site and the distant destinations of those who emigrated.
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