Hugo de Groot Monument, South Holland Province, The Netherlands
4.0 (128 reviews) Spent Ranking #16 in Delft Monuments & Statues
High up as a hero should be!
The most remarkable and impossible to miss monument in Delft. Placed on Markt in front of Nieuwe Kerk in 1886. Putting him high up, overlooking all of us, was comforting and put him to his right. Hugo Grotius might be one of the most distinguished law makers, arbitrator and the author of many international laws. The monument symbolizes the greatness of Dutch people throughout the history. His life and work made him in conflict with many peoples, among them the royal family. He was imprisoned because of his ideals that often sided with equality and diplomatic ways to solve religious and political conflicts that plagued the Dutch society during his time. He was exiled to Paris and was never allowed to come back to Holland and eventually died far away from his hometown in 1645.
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Oude Delft 167, 2611 HB Delft The Netherlands
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4.0 based on (128 reviews)
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4Paul Legate 5:00 PM Sep 2, 2017
An interesting monument next to Nieuwe Kerk in Delft Markt
The Hugo de Groot Monument was created to honour Hugo Grotius who was a successful law maker and arbitrator who was born in Delft and known for his religious tolerance. He was imprisoned for the principles that he had and was exiled to Paris and died in 1645. The monument is situated in Delft Markt underneath Nieuwe Kerk which was a very popular sight for tourists whenever we were in the vicinity.
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5Scott Johnson 5:00 PM Jul 24, 2021
Masterpiece
He is know as one of the most distinguished law makers, arbitrator, author of many international laws being the masterpiece De Jure Belli ac Pacis 1625; On the Law of War and Peace The monument stands in the town square in front of the new church.
