The Maritime Memorial, Memorial monument at Langelinie waterfront, Copenhagen, Denmark
The monument stands on the Langelinie waterfront and features a bronze winged female figure positioned on a diamond-shaped platform facing the water. The base is decorated with carved reliefs showing maritime scenes and symbolic figures representing commerce and conflict at sea.
The monument was dedicated in 1928 to remember Danish civilian sailors killed during the First World War. The engraved inscription documents those who died, marking the heavy toll that warfare took on Denmark's maritime community.
The site draws maritime workers and sailors who pass through Copenhagen and serves as a gathering place where seafaring communities acknowledge their connection to the ocean. The carved scenes visible on the base reflect the daily experiences of those who worked at sea.
The monument sits directly on the water and is accessible via waterfront paths that connect to other Copenhagen sights. Visit during clear weather to see the sculpture and relief details well lit and clearly visible.
The limestone reliefs include a ship striking a naval mine, an unusual choice that makes this memorial notably graphic in depicting conflict. This direct portrayal of destruction and death sets it apart from more restrained war monuments.
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