Man Meets The Sea
Mennesket ved Havet
A 9-meter (30-foot) tall monument of four seated white concrete figures, "Man Meets The Sea" is a well-known local attraction in Esbjerg, Denmark, symbolizing humanity's contemplative nature.

πŸ“œ Nine-meter (30-foot) tall monument of four seated white concrete figures.
πŸ” Located west of Esbjerg, Denmark, next to SΓ¦dding Beach.

Why Go

🌊 Timeless tribute to man's contemplative nature
🎨 Designed by Svend Wiig Hansen with universal appeal
πŸ›οΈ Figures recall Roman colossus and Egyptian pharaoh sculptures
πŸ’­ Stark white, devoid of decoration, inviting personal interpretation
πŸ‘€ Visible from up to 10 kilometers away in clear weather

Tips

πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ Within walking distance of the Fisheries and Maritime Museum
πŸ–οΈ Can sit on the statue pedestals or nearby beach benches

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