A memorial honoring LGBTQ+ individuals who have faced persecution.
More About Homomonument
The Homomonument is a poignant and powerful memorial in Amsterdam, dedicated to the LGBTQ+ community who have faced persecution due to their sexuality. Designed by Karin Daan and inaugurated in 1987, the monument consists of three large pink granite triangles set in the ground, symbolizing past, present, and future struggles. It serves as a site for reflection, remembrance, and activism, with events often held there to commemorate significant dates in LGBTQ+ history.
What Makes It Special
First monument in the world dedicated to LGBTQ+ rights.
Address
Westermarkt, 1016 DV Amsterdam, Netherlands
Website
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Best Time to Visit
Best visited during Pride celebrations in August
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