The Brabançonne
1000, place Surlet de Chokier
The statue was originally positioned in the Grand Place as one of a number that were scattered around Brussels on a temporary basis to celebrate th...
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John Cockerill
1050, place du Luxembourg
Inaugurated in 1872, this is a close copy (authorised by the sculptor) of the monument erected in 1871 at Seraing, where Cockerill’s industrial emp...
1 subject commemorated, 8 creators
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Vesalius at place des Barricades
1000, place des Barricades
Inaugurated 12 December 1847. Despite M Goffart’s skills a few letters have dropped off over the years - these are indicated with a "?" in the text.
1 subject commemorated, 1 creator
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Cardinal Mercier
1000, place et parvis Ste Gudule, opposite rue de la Chancellerie
Made in 1941-42
1 subject commemorated, 1 creator
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Rogier at place de la Liberté
1000, place de la Liberté
Inaugurated 25 July 1897
1 subject commemorated, 1 creator
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Ernest Solvay
Born: 16/4/1838, 186 years ago
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