Broken Chair

The giant "broken chair" is a wooden artwork that symbolizes the movement against landmines. The broken chair has only three legs. It is one of the most symbolic art works of the 21st century. The broken chair is the work of the sculptor. It was made for the NGO International Disability Assistance in 1997. Made from 5.5 tons of wood, 12 meters high, this impressive artwork has dominated UN Plaza since 1997. Its message is simple: remember the victims of landmines and urge your government to push for a ban. Before continuing to the international area, consider staying here.

Broken But Not BrokenIn a city where the skies are fair,Stands a symbol, a broken chair,Not of weakness, but a tale of might,A beacon for those in the fight.Across the lands, we venture far,Guided by this guiding star,Traveling roads both rough and fair,Finding strength in what's laid bare.Though the leg is shattered, split,It carries tales where warriors sit,Of journeys marked by hope and grace,Resilience found in every place.Exploring realms, both old and new,With hearts so strong, and spirits true,We face the storms, the winds, the air,With courage like that broken chair.For in our quests, we often find,The broken pieces heal the mind,And through the trials, we declare,We're broken, but we're not despaired.So let us travel, near and far,Underneath the same bright star,With stories woven, in the air,Of journeys bold, like that chair.And though we stumble, though we break,It's in the mending, paths we make,Through lands of peace, and ones in care,We rise anew, from the broken chair.

Located in front of the UN building an interesting sculpture with a meaningful message.

Geneva's most meaningful attraction - 12 meters high and 5 tons of broken leg wooden chairs, it is a sculpture by Swiss Geneva artist Daniel ・ Bessett, a memorial sculpture established by the 1997 International Disabled Persons' Federation calling attention to the damage caused by mines to civilians in war. This broken leg chair is the most meaningful attraction in Geneva, suitable for taking pictures. The broken leg chair is located in the square in front of the Palais des Nations. This sculpture is only a visit to the attraction, but it has a special significance. There is no text around the sculpture, but the broken chair legs undoubtedly symbolize the human limb lost by the explosion of landmines, leaving people with thoughts about war and peace. It has a special meaning to call for peace.

This attraction is on the square, directly opposite the United Nations flag~ The chair is large, red, very eye-catching~ One leg is missing, and three feet support it~ This moral is: the logo of the International Anti-Mines Organization, the moral is very deep~ This attraction is free and open 24 hours a day. Haha~ Tourists are taking pictures with this chair~ This attraction seems monotonous, but the meaning is deep, it is worth seeing~ There is no service, because there is no staff maintenance~ The tourists and residents here are more civilized~

The whole attraction is in front of the United Nations Headquarters in Geneva. It is a very open area and a large square. It is surrounded by green trees and lush. It may not be particularly comfortable on rainy days. I suggest you choose a sunny day when you come. This way, we can take a lot of good photos, the building itself is full of historical and cultural style, and it is definitely worth a visit, let us deepen our understanding of that period, not only the safety of the local residents, but also the chaos of war.

The broken-footed wooden chair is located in Geneva, Switzerland, across from the European headquarters of the United Nations in Geneva (Palais des Nations). It was built by a famous Swiss sculptor to commemorate the entry into force of the mine debate. The broken-footed wooden chair is about 12 meters high and is made of red paint. We arrived in Geneva, probably in the evening, and after watching the Palais des Nations, came to the broken-footed wooden chair.