Hans Egede Statue
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57H3+RV4, Nuuk 3900, Greenland
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The Hans Egede Statue is a historic monument commemorating the Danish-Norwegian missionary known as the 'Apostle of Greenland.' The statue depicts Egede looking out over the fjord, symbolizing his role in the colonization and Christianization of Greenland in the 18th century.
The monument is an important landmark in Nuuk, Greenland's capital, and is a reminder of the complex history of the relationship between Europeans and the indigenous Inuit people.
It's a great place for history and culture buffs, also offering spectacular views of the surrounding landscape.
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