Thorbeckemonument, Amsterdam, Bronze monument at Thorbeckeplein, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
The bronze statue depicts Johan Rudolph Thorbecke standing with documents in his hands upon a natural stone pedestal designed by Ferdinand Leenhoff.
Created in 1875 by sculptor Ferdinand Leenhoff, this monument honors the statesman who drafted the Dutch Constitution of 1848, transforming the Netherlands into a parliamentary democracy.
The statue stands at the intersection of modern Dutch political tradition and public art, representing the foundations of constitutional democracy in the Netherlands.
Located at coordinates 52.36535, 4.89583, the monument is accessible by foot from central Amsterdam and remains a central point for political gatherings.
The foundry inscription 'L.I. Enthoven & Co / 's Hage 1875' marks the base of this Rijksmonument, which was initially planned for The Hague.
Location: Amsterdam
Creator: Ferdinand Leenhoff
Address: Thorbeckeplein
GPS coordinates: 52.36535,4.89583
Latest update: March 9, 2025 10:59
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