Statue of Jozef Adolf Pengel, Bronze statue in Independence Square, Paramaribo, Suriname.
The bronze statue depicts Johan Adolf Pengel standing upright in formal attire, positioned centrally within Independence Square of Paramaribo.
Created in 1974 by sculptor Stuart Robles de Medina, this monument commemorates the former Prime Minister who led Suriname from 1963 to 1969.
The statue represents a key figure in Surinamese politics who united different ethnic groups through his coalition government initiatives during the 1950s.
Visitors can reach the statue by following the main walking path through Independence Square, located in the center of Paramaribo.
The statue bears witness to Pengel's infrastructure development programs, including the establishment of hospitals and road networks across Suriname.
GPS coordinates: 5.82653,-55.15204
Latest update: March 5, 2025 13:32
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