Auswandererdenkmal, Bronze sculpture at Willy-Brandt-Platz in Bremerhaven, Germany.
Description
The Auswandererdenkmal is a bronze sculpture at Willy-Brandt-Platz in Bremerhaven and depicts a family of four in life-size form. The figures stand on a pink granite pedestal with carved inscriptions and memorial plaques.
History
The memorial was erected in 1986 and commemorates the millions of Europeans who departed from Bremerhaven's port to start new lives overseas. It marks a significant location where one of history's largest migrations began.
Culture
The bronze figures show a family in a moment of departure and reflect the mixed emotions tied to leaving home. Visitors can study the postures and expressions of the four people to understand what emigrants experienced.
Practical
The memorial is located at Seebaderkaij near the New Harbor and is easily accessible on foot. Free access allows you to visit at any time of day.
Did you know?
The father's raised hand is often interpreted as a moment of hope and new beginnings, though it can also express uncertainty. This ambiguity makes the work powerful and invites each visitor to their own reading.
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