Monument Accord de Schengen
In 1985, five countries came together by the Moselle River to sign an agreement that would shape Europe’s future. The Schengen Agreement was a significant step in creating a space for easier movement and greater cooperation across borders.
A step toward a united Europe
The Monument of the Schengen Agreement stands on the Esplanade along the Moselle River in Schengen, at the symbolic meeting point of Luxembourg, France, and Germany. Erected in 1997, the monument features three tall steel columns (steles), each bearing a star to represent the first signatory countries of the Schengen Agreement. The monument commemorates the signing of the historic agreement on 14 June 1985, which took place nearby on the cruise ship M.S. Princesse Marie-Astrid. This site serves as a powerful symbol of European integration and the abolition of internal borders, marking Schengen as a key location in the story of free movement within Europe.
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It has been an opportunity to have an unconventional and unique exhibition site. Working with the boat has allowed us to give physical form to the concept of a permeable cultural place.
Ico Migliore – Architect, Migliore+Servetto
