Why 'La Brabançonne' is such an amazing statue?
No, this blog post isn't about the anthem of Belgium "La Brabançonne" or perhaps
it is.
In 'hellhole' Brussels there is an amazing statue called "La Brabançonne". It is
located on La Place Surlet de Chokier.
Besides the statue is named after the national anthem of Belgium, it really has
a wonderful royal history.
Royal History
On 22 November 1918, King Albert I and Queen Elisabeth of Belgium made their
joyous entry in the city of Brussels after World War I. More about this occasion on
this link.
joyous entry in the city of Brussels after World War I. More about this occasion on
this link.
For that event a series of temporary statues were created in stucco. Only one of them
the "Brabançonne" is made in Bronze.
the "Brabançonne" is made in Bronze.
The statue was made by Charles Samuel and inaugurated on 16 November 1930,
one hundred year after the independence of Belgium.
one hundred year after the independence of Belgium.
A part of the national anthem of Belgium was sculpted on the pedestal. This was
realised by René Gillion who was one of the richest Belgians at that moment.
realised by René Gillion who was one of the richest Belgians at that moment.
A visit
The statue of La Brabançonne is located near the Congress Column with the
Tomb of the unknown soldiers. It is certainly a visit worth.
This picture was taken by my husband in September 2020.
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