NATO Star

The NATO Star is a sculpture situated in the court of honor of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's (NATO) headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. Unveiled in 1971, the sculpture symbolises the bond between Europe and North America, and is inspired by the organization's flag, which was introduced in 1953.[1]

NATO Star
French: La Rose des Vents
Location outside NATO's previous headquarters
ArtistRaymond Huyberechts
Year1971
MediumFactory-oxidised steel
Dimensions700 cm × 700 cm (280 in × 280 in)
LocationNATO headquarters, City of Brussels, Belgium
Coordinates50°52′43.8″N 4°25′34″E
OwnerNorth Atlantic Treaty Organization

Design
See also: Flag of NATO
Compass rose depicted in the NATO flag

History
See also: NATO headquarters

Creation


2016 relocation
Present location

As part of the move to NATO's new headquarters, the star moved across Boulevard Leopold III to its new home on Saturday 28 May 2016.[1] The star is surrounded by the flags of the NATO member countries.[2]

See also

References
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  1. "NATO's star sculpture is moving to the alliance's new home". Associated Press News. 25 May 2016. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
  2. "NATO star moves to new HQ" (Press release). NATO. 25 May 2016. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
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