Menin Gate
이퍼르
war memorial in Ypres, Belgium
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation1:50
Welcome to the Menin Gate, or May-nen-poort, arguably the most iconic and emotionally resonant war memorial in the world. Standing at the eastern exit of Ieper, this massive triumphal arch marks the very spot where hundreds of…
Listen in the app2The Names on the Walls1:16
As you walk through the central passage of the gate, look closely at the walls. From the floor to the high vaulted ceiling, they are lined with Portland stone panels, each intricately carved with thousands of names. …
Listen in the app3The Story of the Seabrook Brothers1:17
Among the thousands of names, there are stories that exemplify the singular tragedy of the war. On the Australian panels, you can find the names G. …
Listen in the app4The Architecture of Sir Reginald Blomfield1:11
The Menin Gate’s design is a deliberate piece of 'Imperial' architecture. Sir Reginald Blomfield chose a neoclassical style, evoking the Roman triumphal arches, but with a somber, funerary purpose. …
Listen in the app5The Last Post Ceremony1:09
Every single night at 8:00 PM, the traffic through the gate stops, and a hush falls over the crowd. Since July 1, 1928, with the exception of the four years of German occupation in WWII, the local volunteer fire brigade has…
Listen in the app6The Volunteer Fire Brigade’s Stewardship1:07
The fact that the Last Post is played by the local fire brigade, rather than the military, is a detail of great scholarly interest. It represents the 'civilianization' of memory. …
Listen in the app7'He is Not Missing, He is Here'1:08
In the 1920s, a famous painting of the Menin Gate showed the arch populated by ghostly, transparent soldiers. These prints were sold to grieving families across the Empire with the inscription: 'He’s not missing, he’s here.' This…
Listen in the app8Closing1:09
As our time at the Menin Gate comes to an end, the weight of its 54,896 names lingers. This is a place that demands silence and respect, a site that humbles the visitor with the sheer magnitude of human loss. …
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What is Menin Gate?
Menin Gate is a place in 이퍼르 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 이퍼르 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 10 min 07 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 50.8521, 2.8911 |
| Last updated |
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