Belgium – The Monumentous

Monumentous World: The Obscure and Outstanding Monuments in Antwerp, Belgium

Statues of David Teniers the Younger, Peter Paul Reubens Pieter Appelmans and more

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With huge monuments honoring the elimination of the Scheldt toll and small ones celebrating individuals like Peter the Great and characters such as Nello & Patrasche, there are numerous landmarks of note located all across Antwerp in Belgium. The city contains a variety of pieces that are as historic as they are significant, allowing audiences […]

The Brabo Fountain Becomes an Icon of Antwerp by Embracing a Local Legend

Celebrating the Legend of Druon Antigonus

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Europe, Monumentous Icons, Sculpture

The Brabo Fountain (Brabofontein in Dutch) defines Grote Markt square in the center of Antwerp, the Netherlands. The active fountain is topped by a sculpture of a man throwing a large hand, depicting a local legend that connects the legacy of the city to the past and future. The Legend of Druon Antigonus Local legend […]

The Antwerp War Memorial Embraces Sacrifice and Connection Across the Eras

A Collection of Memorials

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Europe, Monumentous Memorials, Sculpture

Commemorating the fallen Belgian soldiers of World War I and World War II, the Antwerp War Memorial is a series of memorials that define one corner of Stadspark in Antwerp, Belgium. Built around the Monument to the Fallen, the memorial allows audiences to engage with the sacrifices and efforts of numerous people and nations, highlighting […]

The Scheldt Free Monument Celebrates an Essential Piece of Antwerp History

Connected to the Independence of Belgium

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Europe, Monumentous History, Sculpture

The Scheldt Free (Schelde Vrij) Monument is a statue group that commemorates a historic event for the entire country of Belgium. Located on the Marnixplaats in Antwerp, the piece dominates the square in a way that provides the surrounding businesses with an identity that is also connected to a larger legacy for the entire region. […]

Modern Monuments: Batist Vermeulen Brings a Fairy Tale to Life with the Nello & Patrasche Sculpture

A Dog of Flanders

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Europe, Modern Monuments, Sculpture

The 1872 novel A Dog of Flanders introduced the world to Nello and Patrasche, a poor orphan boy and the abandoned dog who becomes is best friend. The story culminates outside the Cathedral of Our Lady in Antwerp, Belgium, which is where the Nello and Patrasche Sculpture by Batist Vermeulen resides. A Dog of Flanders […]

The Park of Brussels Cultivates Experiences for Audiences Across the Eras

The Many Monuments of Brussels Park

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Europe, Monumentous Experiences, Park

The largest urban public park in Brussels, Belgium, the Park of Brussels features a collection of sculptures, fountains and footpaths to create a variety of experiences for residents and visitors. Featuring tree-lined avenues and space for organized and private gatherings, it has become much more than an urban green space to create engagement that resonates […]

The Jardin des Sculptures Transforms an Empty Space to Cultivate Engagement

Combining Natural and Artistic Beauty

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Europe, Monumentous Transformations, Park

Located next to the Royal Fine Arts Museums in Brussels, Belgium, the Jardin des Sculptures (Garden of Sculptures) combines the natural beauty of the area with a variety of thematically linked sculptures. This combination has transformed what was an empty alley next to a museum into something that instead enables a different type of engagement […]