Statue of Anne Frank

The Anne Frank statue is a life-size bronze figure standing in Merwedeplein square, showing the neighborhood where she spent her childhood. It depicts her in a thoughtful pose at the location before her family went into hiding during World War II.

The bronze sculpture was created in 1977 by artist Jet Schepp at the location where Anne Frank grew up before Nazi occupation forced her family into hiding. The memorial was established to preserve the time before her life in hiding and to honor her early years in Amsterdam.

The statue serves as a place where people pause to reflect on Anne Frank's life and legacy. Visitors often leave flowers and written messages around the memorial as a personal way to honor her memory.

The memorial is located on an open square and is freely accessible at all times without entry fees or visiting hours. Tram lines 4 and 12 stop nearby, and the square itself has paved paths that are easy to walk on.

The statue has experienced incidents of vandalism over the years, which led to the installation of security cameras and improved lighting around the memorial. These protective measures stand as a quiet reminder of the importance of safeguarding Anne Frank's memory from harm.

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Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:46