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December 12, 2025
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Veenus Statue Restored to Its Full Glory, "On the Most Beautiful Pedestal You Could Wish For"
Two years ago, the residents of Etersheim were shocked by a brazen attempt by criminals to remove the Veenus statue from the dike. They used brutal force to cut through the ankles of the girl depicted, but failed. Yesterday, the statue—restored to its full glory—was unveiled for the second time amidst a large crowd.
The statue is securely fastened, and taking it away as the criminals attempted two years ago simply won't work, assures artist Rob Cerneüs. "It's extremely well anchored to the dike."
Two years ago, the residents of Etersheim were shocked by a brazen attempt by criminals to remove the Veenus statue from the dike. They used brutal force to cut through the ankles of the girl depicted, but failed. Yesterday, the statue—restored to its full glory—was unveiled for the second time amidst a large crowd.
The statue is securely fastened, and taking it away as the criminals attempted two years ago simply won't work, assures artist Rob Cerneüs. "It's extremely well anchored to the dike."
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April 21, 2026
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On October 31, 2021, the monumental bronze artwork „Veenus“ by Lieke Sievers, Bürgergemeinde Edam-Volendam, and Rob Veenman, train driver and Hoogheemraad HHNK, will be unveiled on the Markermeerdijk. Especially for …
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