Memorial to the Fallen 1940-1945, War memorial and sculpture at Stadhuisplein, Rotterdam, Netherlands
The bronze monument features four figures: two men, a woman with a bowed head, and a child, standing on a large stone plinth.
Mari Andriessen created this memorial in 1957 to commemorate the citizens who lost their lives during the German bombing of Rotterdam in 1940-1945.
The inscription 'Stronger through struggle' on the base comes from Princess Wilhelmina's declaration upon returning from England after World War II.
The monument stands between the old City Hall and Lijnbaan shopping street, making it accessible for visitors exploring central Rotterdam.
The figures represent different temporal aspects: past grief, present solidarity, and future reconstruction, symbolized by a man holding a shovel.
Location: Rotterdam
Inception: May 4, 1957
Creator: Mari Andriessen, Clara Eggink
Official opening: May 4, 1957
Made from material: bronze
GPS coordinates: 51.92246,4.47818
Latest update: March 4, 2025 15:38
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