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Huguenot Monument



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The Huguenot Monument in Franschhoek, South Africa, is dedicated to the cultural influences that Huguenots have brought to the Cape Colony (and ultimately the whole of South Africa) after their immigration during the 17th and 18th centuries. The monument was designed by J.C. Jongens, completed in 1945 and inaugurated by Dr. A.J van der Merwe on April 17th 1948. The three high arches symbolizes the Holy Trinity, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. On top of the arches is the sun of righteousness and above that, the cross of their Christian faith. The central female figure, created by Coert Steynberg, personifies religious freedom with a bible in her one hand and broken chain in the other. She is casting off her cloak of oppression and her position on top of the globe shows her spiritual freedom. The fleur-de-lis on her robe represents a noble spirit and character. The southern tip of the globe shows the symbols of their religion (the Bible), art and culture (the harp), the agriculture ...

Huguenot Monument

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Latitude -33.9151° S 33.9151° S 33° 54' 54.36" -33° 54.906'
Longitude 19.1233° E 19.1233° E 19° 7' 23.88" 19° 7.398'
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Franschhoek
Western Cape
South Africa
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