Steen van de miljoenen tranen, War memorial at Willem Ruyslaan, Rotterdam, Netherlands.
The Stone of Millions of Tears features water droplets falling over broken stone, measuring 120 centimeters in height and 400 centimeters in width.
The memorial stands at the boundary where buildings were completely destroyed during the May 1940 bombing of Rotterdam and where structures remained standing.
Created by resistance fighter and artist Truus Menger-Oversteegen, the monument honors civilian casualties of World War II through its stone and water composition.
The memorial stone is situated near three streets named after executed Rotterdam hostages: Willem Ruyslaan, Chris Bennekerslaan, and Robert Baeldestraat.
Water drips from a miniature fountain at the top of the granite monument, while drill holes remain visible on its sides and back.
Location: Rotterdam
Inception: 1990
Creator: Truus Menger-Oversteegen
Official opening: May 12, 1990
Height: 120 cm
Width: 400 cm
Made from material: stone
GPS coordinates: 51.92676,4.51044
Latest update: March 5, 2025 14:17
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