Monument van Puin

The Monument van Puin consists of a 6-meter diameter sphere constructed from building materials gathered from structures destroyed during World War II.

Created by Donald A.E. Duk in 1976, this memorial stands as a testament to the 30,000 homes evacuated and destroyed during the construction of the Atlantic Wall.

The spherical structure represents the accumulation of destruction, resembling a large ball that collected rubble while rolling down the dunes of Kijkduin.

Located in the Wijndaelerduin recreational area, visitors can observe the monument throughout the year and learn about its connection to wartime events.

The monument incorporates actual fragments from demolished buildings, creating a direct physical connection between the memorial and the historical events it commemorates.

Location: The Hague

Inception: 1976

Creator: Donald A.E. Duk

Diameter: 600 cm

Made from material: rubble

Address: Den Haag (Den Haag), Zuid-Holland, Nederland

GPS coordinates: 52.06137,4.21854

Latest update: March 5, 2025 10:24