Monument Children of the World, Monument at North Cape, Norway.
The Monument Children of the World features seven bronze disks arranged in a semicircle outside North Cape Hall, each displaying relief artwork. These pieces sit at Europe's northernmost mainland point, positioned at approximately 71 degrees north.
Simon Flem Devold created this work in 1988 by inviting seven children from Tanzania, Brazil, the United States, Japan, Thailand, Italy, and Russia to North Cape. This international effort aimed to give children from different backgrounds a voice together.
The bronze reliefs show what children from different parts of the world imagine about friendship and living together. Together with a Mother and Child sculpture, they create a gathering place where people from everywhere can see expressions of shared values.
The site sits at Europe's northernmost mainland point and welcomes around 280,000 visitors yearly who can view the artwork alongside the Arctic Ocean. Bring warm clothing regardless of season, as weather at the cape tends to be unpredictable and windy.
Every June, a prize ceremony takes place here where funds go to projects helping children worldwide. This annual event shows the monument serves a living purpose beyond its artistic role.
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