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Big and bare on the boulevard: The Sunbather has been a coastal eye-catcher for sixty years

Big and bare on the boulevard: The Sunbather has been a coastal eye-catcher for sixty years

The 'Zonnebaadster' statue on the Zandvoort boulevard is celebrating its 60th anniversary during this Pentecost weekend. Located near Badhuisplein, the iconic sculpture has remained a prominent coastal landmark for six decades.

Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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