Zeeuws Slavernijmonument, Slavery memorial at Balans square in Middelburg, Netherlands.
Four granite pillars, two white and two black, connected by a red stripe leading to a heart, stand within an eight-meter circular basin.
The monument marks the location where the Middelburgsche Commercie Compagnie maintained its offices and warehouses during the period of slavery and colonial trade.
The inscription at the base reads 'to the children - the community - the future - of the ancestors' to connect past generations with present communities.
Annual commemorations with wreath-laying ceremonies take place at the monument every July 1st, marking the date of slavery abolition in the Netherlands.
Artist Hedi Bogaers incorporated a red vein through the pillars to symbolize that all humans share the same color blood regardless of background.
Location: Middelburg
Inception: July 2, 2005
Creator: Hedi Bogaers
GPS coordinates: 51.50127,3.61459
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:03
Zeeuws Museum
68 m
Sint Jorisdoelen
39 m
Waalse kerk
59 m
Balanspoort
44 m
The Unveiling
78 m
Balans 7, Middelburg
49 m
Kantongerecht (Middelburg)
40 m
Balans 13, Middelburg
32 m
Balans 13A, Middelburg
25 m
Balans 17, Middelburg
53 m
Balans 19, Middelburg
25 m
Bogardstraat 31, Middelburg
73 m
Wagenaarstraat 17, Middelburg
65 m
Wagenaarstraat 22, Middelburg
54 m
Wagenaarstraat 13, Middelburg
73 m
Wagenaarstraat 14, Middelburg
74 m
Wagenaarstraat 16, Middelburg
67 m
De Explosie
29 m
Wagenaarstraat 20, Middelburg
59 m
Wagenaarstraat 15, Middelburg
70 m
Wagenaarstraat 24, Middelburg
50 m
Wagenaarstraat 26, Middelburg
46 m
Wagenaarstraat 30, Middelburg
32 m
Wagenaarstraat 11, Middelburg
78 m
Abdijgedeelte tussen het Provinciehuis en de Balanspoort, voorheen zetel van het Polderbestuur van Walcheren en het Rijksarchief, oorspronkelijk een vicariswoning en brouwerij.
60 m
Abdijgedeelte aan de Zuidzijde grenzend aan de Balanspoort, bevatte oorspronkelijk kanunnikenwoningen
66 m
Monument op het Abdijplein
29 m
Huis met geverfde lijstgevel
63 mReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes