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The Reconciliation - Willem Vermandere

The Reconciliation - Willem Vermandere

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The Reconciliation - Willem Vermandere

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Location: Nieuwpoort, Veurne, West Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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Willem VS

October 5, 2024

The sculpture “De Verzoening” in Nieuwpoort is a work of art by Willem Vermandere. It was unveiled on 8 October 2014 to commemorate 100 years of the Great War. The work of art is located on the Loodswezenplein in Nieuwpoort-Bad, at the geographical starting point of the western front. “De Verzoening” depicts a stone dialogue between two figures who met at the front and who became friends instead of enemies a hundred years later. The hands on the figures symbolize aggression, reconciliation, shelter and hospitality. The work reflects themes such as war and peace, which are close to the artist’s heart.

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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

August 26, 2022

Sculpture group at the starting point of the Western Front during World War I. The artwork symbolizes aggression, but also reconciliation and dialogue. Artist: Willem Vermandere.

Source: Visit-Nieuwpoort

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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

September 13, 2025

Willem VS, I already created a highlight here on
26/08/2022 - see link komoot.com/nl-nl/highlight/4887363

Your highlight has been passed on to the editors as a duplicate.

Statue group at the starting point of the Western Front during WWI. The artwork symbolizes aggression but also reconciliation and dialogue. Artist: Willem Vermandere.
Source: Visit-Nieuwpoort

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The Reconciliation - Willem Vermandere

1. Grote Markt Veurne – Hannecartbos loop from Veurne

2. De Doornpanne – Yser Estuary at Nieuwpoort loop from Westende-Bad

3. Grote Markt Veurne – Yser Estuary at Nieuwpoort loop from Koksijde

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