English: The peace monument of Karlstad, erected 50 years after the dissolution of the union between Sweden and Norway. I shot this photo on the centennial day, which explains the Norwegian flags.
The inscription beneath the statue reads; "feuds feed folk hatred, peace promotes people's understanding". The statue itself is nicknamed the "Ugly Statue" by the people of Karlstad.
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16 January 2004 (according to Exif data) Sculpture from 1955.
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(An image of the peace monument of Karlstad, erected 50 years after the dissolution of the union between Sweden and Norway. I shot this photo on the centennial day, which explains the Norwegian flags.)
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