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This sculpture right on the beach is a must-see. The history behind it is explained and when you see how the artist has depicted the suffering you will be amazed. Incredible!
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Loved this sculpture but wasnt quick enough to get a photo of it. It shows a cross section of family members beseeching the sea to return their loved ones. It is a memorial to the local fishermen who died in storms in 1947 and represents all the bereaved families left behind. I…
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Nice piece of art , found at the beach. if you happen to be at matosinhos planning for a lunch / dinner , take some time to appreciate this sculpture (won’t go specially there just to see this piece of art )
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what a tragic story that this statue represents. Worth going if you are in the area . its actually very moving.
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We made a detour while exploring Matosinhos and heading towards the fish market to check out this heartfelt modern statue and read about the tragedy it commemorates, and didn't regret it.
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