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Dijk op de Schop Monument

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Dijk op de Schop Monument

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    April 14, 2021

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    The dike was overhauled.
    In 1995, the threat of high water was so great that a quarter of a million people in the river area had to evacuate. Also in Culemborg. Immediately afterwards, a project started to strengthen the dike and develop nature.
    This work of art is a lasting reminder of that project.
    The shovel represents the work on the dike. The woman with child and umbrella symbolize protection against the water. The bird refers to the new nature.
    The artwork was created by visual artist Dick Matze
    Source: plaque near artwork.
    More information: wsrl.nl
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    June 27, 2025

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    a monument with a beautiful story
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    November 1, 2023

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    Statue (bronze statue) by Dick Matze unveiled in 2000 in memory of the dike project completed after 1995 and in 2000 to improve the protection of the residents behind the dike and to improve the nature design (woman with umbrella is the protection / the bird represents the nature design and the shovel for the dike works).
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    Location: Culemborg, Gelderland, Netherlands

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