De Ladder, War memorial sculpture near Laan 1914, Amersfoort, Netherlands.
The bronze ladder structure rises 14 meters into the sky at the intersection of Laan 1914 and Doornseweg, reflecting sunlight through its vertical design.
Created in 1994 by artist Armando, this monument commemorates the 35,000 prisoners who suffered at the Polizeiliche Durchgangslager Amersfoort during World War II.
The ladder form represents the connection between earth and sky, embodying the hopes of camp prisoners while serving as a permanent reminder of their experiences.
Visitors can reach the memorial by following signs to Laan 1914 from Amersfoort central station, with dedicated parking spaces available nearby.
Recent research indicates that Kamp Amersfoort held 10,000 more prisoners than initially documented, leading to updates in the memorial's historical documentation.
Location: Amersfoort
Inception: 1990
Creator: Armando
Official opening: September 9, 1994
Address: Leusderweg, 3811 NK, Amersfoort (Amersfoort), Utrecht, Nederland 3818 AJ
GPS coordinates: 52.13287,5.37256
Latest update: March 13, 2025 21:40
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