Het Lieverdje, Bronze monument at Spui Square, Amsterdam, Netherlands
The 1.5-meter bronze statue depicts a small street boy with his hands behind his back, standing in a typical Amsterdam posture.
Created by sculptor Carel Kneulman in 1960, the statue was sponsored by a cigarette manufacturer and unveiled by the wife of Amsterdam's mayor.
The statue became a focal point for anti-establishment protests in the 1960s, where activists gathered every Saturday at midnight for demonstrations.
Located at the intersection of Spui and Kalverstraat, the statue stands in a pedestrian area near multiple bookstores and cultural establishments.
In March 2024, a delivery truck accidentally knocked over the statue, causing damage to its left elbow and requiring restoration work.
Location: Amsterdam
Creator: Carel Kneulman
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
GPS coordinates: 52.36878,4.88903
Latest update: May 12, 2025 03:32
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