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“Seven proud sisters kissed by one sea.” That’s the local nickname for the Pegel Sculpture here in Rostock. Its official name, however, is “Sieben stolze Schwestern küsst das eine Meer,” created by Reinhardt Dietrich in 1985. The Pegel Sculpture isn’t just a striking piece of art. It’s a symbol of peace and cooperation among the Baltic Sea countries. Back in the days of the GDR, only seven countries bordered the Baltic. Dietrich cleverly represented this through his seven sculpted figures. The Pegel Sculpture stands as a reminder of a time before the political map of Europe shifted, a nostalgic nod to a simpler era. The sculpture embodies a longing for unity and understanding in a divided world. It silently speaks of shared waters, shared history, and a shared future. Today, the Pegel Sculpture continues to inspire reflection on the interconnectedness of nations. It serves as a timeless message of hope for continued peace in the Baltic region.

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