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.

Design

History

Creation

2016 relocation

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. The star is surrounded by the flags of the NATO member countries.

NATO Star

See also

NATO headquarters

Flag of NATO

References

External links

The NATO Star Sculpture, NATO official website

NATO's Mystery Sculpture, Espionart

Buildings and structures in Brussels

NATO headquarters

Symbols of NATO

Sculptures in Belgium

NATO Star