Grenspaal, Sculptural monument in Jodenbreestraat, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
The Grenspaal features a hardstone turtle supporting a thick column made from materials of a former insurance building designed by architect Berlage.
Created in 1986, this boundary marker represents the end of an unfinished highway project that faced strong opposition from Nieuwmarkt residents in the 1970s.
The monument incorporates texts by Jacob Israel de Haan and includes references to the transformation of Amsterdam's Jewish neighborhood.
The sculpture stands at the intersection where Jodenbreestraat meets Sint Antoniesbreestraat, marking the transition between modern and historical street layouts.
The monument combines salvaged architectural elements, including a base intended for a Rembrandt statue and a green-hued hardstone turtle with a replaced head.
Location: Amsterdam
Creator: Hans 't Mannetje
GPS coordinates: 52.36958,4.90124
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:35
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