Omaha Beach Memorial
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 111 out of 113 hikers
Tips
Omaha Beach is one of the Allied landing beaches on D-Day
translated by
•July 24, 2023
The memorial was created by French artist Anilore Banon and consists of three symbolic elements:"The Wings of Hope": These are intended to remind us that the spirit that carried the men on June 6, 1944, should continue to inspire us."Rise, Freedom!": This element symbolizes the courage of the soldiers who rose up against tyranny."The Wings of Fraternity": These represent solidarity and a sense of unity between nations.
translated by•May 17, 2025
Sign up for a free komoot account to get 5 more insider tips and takes.