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Congress Column
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The Congress Column is a monumental column in Brussels, Belgium, commemorating the creation of the Belgian Constitution by the National Congress of 1830–31.
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Congress Column

Pl. du Congrès, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
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The Congress Column is a monumental column in Brussels, Belgium, commemorating the creation of the Belgian Constitution by the National Congress of 1830–31.

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attractions: Royal Circus, St Michael and St Gudula Cathedral, Brussels, Comics Art Museum, Parc de Bruxelles, Le Botanique, Museum of the National Bank of Belgium, Botanical Garden, Jeanneke-Pis, Grand Place, BOZAR, restaurants: Medusa, Basils, Glacier Bargello, Caberdouche, Yuca Latina, Chandigarh, Baraka't Kacem, Liberté - Italian restaurant, Per Bacco Pizzeria, Léopold Café Royal, local businesses: Brussels Vintage Market, Fnac, Tropismes, Shop & Go Delhaize Ecuyer, Grand Casino Brussels VIAGE, Proxy Delhaize St Josse, visit.brussels - Tourism Information Center – Royal Quarter
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Royal Circus

St Michael and St Gudula Cathedral, Brussels

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Museum of the National Bank of Belgium

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Royal Circus

Royal Circus

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St Michael and St Gudula Cathedral, Brussels

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Comics Art Museum

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Medusa

Basils

Glacier Bargello

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Liberté - Italian restaurant

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Léopold Café Royal

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Medusa

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(388)

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Basils

Basils

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Open until 12:00 AM
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Glacier Bargello

Glacier Bargello

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Caberdouche

Caberdouche

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Congress Column and Monument to the Unknown Soldier

Situated right in the centre of the eponymous square, Congress Column is considered to be the most important commemorative monument in Belgium. It commemorates the holding of the first National Congress in 1830.

47 m high, it was built according to a design by Joseph Poelaert and inaugurated in 1859. It was only after the First World War that the Unknown Soldier was interred at its base. Two imposing bronze lions stand guard on either side of the flame which is relit every 11 November. Each of the four faces of the pedestal are adorned with a trophy bearing the initials of Leopold I. Sculpted by Louis Mélot, they feature the Arts, Science, Industry and Agriculture. The dates inscribed on them refer to major events in Belgium’s independence: September 1830 for the fight for independence; 10 November 1830 for the setting up of Congress, 7 February 1831 for the vote on the constitution and 21 July 1831 for the swearing in of Leopold I. Four female figures seated at the corners symbolise the fundamental freedoms (Religion, Association, Education and the Press). Encircled by three finely crafted rings, the lower part of the column is decorated with an allegorical relief of nine provinces surrounding the genius of the Nation, each topped with its respective coat of arms. A statue of Leopold I, designed by Guillaume Geefs, stands atop the upper dome of the column which is, at its summit, decorated with an elegant, finely wrought...

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The Congress Column is a powerful symbol of Belgian national identity and liberal democracy.

Erected between 1850 and 1859, it commemorates the National Congress of 1830–31 that drafted the progressive Belgian Constitution.

Inspired by Trajan's Column, it is topped by a statue of King Leopold I, the first Belgian monarch.

At its base, allegorical figures personify the four constitutional freedoms—of worship, association, education, and the press—enshrined in the document.

Over time, it gained added significance with the addition of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier after World War I, transforming it into a vital national memorial to fallen heroes, perpetually guarded by an...

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Mooi uitzicht over Brussel, een memorabele plaats. De Congreskolom, opgericht in 1850, is een Belgisch monument bij uitstek. Ze werd opgericht ter ere van het eerste Nationaal congres, als een bevestiging van de jonge Belgische Natie. Joseph Poelaert was de architect van het prestigieuze monument. De kolom vertelt ons de Belgische geschiedenis van september 1830 tot juli 1831. Op het onderste deel van het voetstuk zie je de uitgehouwen namen van de burgers die de voorlopige regering hebben gevormd. Op de voorzijde van de piëdestal zijn de 27 artikels gebeiteld waarin de grote beginselen van de Grondwet zijn vastgelegd. De sierlijsten boven de guirlandes, tussen de bronzen standbeelden, herinneren aan de belangrijkste gebeurtenissen van de Revolutie. Op de hoeken van het voetstuk zijn vier bronzen figuren van 3,5 m hoog afgebeeld die de fundamentele vrijheden voorstellen: de Vrijheid van Eredienst, de Vrijheid van Vereniging, de Vrijheid van Onderwijs en de Persvrijheid. Onmiddellijk daarboven is er een lijst met de wapenschilden van het land en de toenmalige provincies, versierd met lauriertakken. Een energieke kracht gaat uit van de bronzen leeuwen op de sokkel. De Regie der Gebouwen restaureerde deze beelden in 1997. Met een hoogte van 4,70 meter straalt het standbeeld van Koning Leopold I de rust en de waardigheid van een Vorst uit. In 1991 werd het gerestaureerd door de Regie samen met de top van de Congreskolom. Het is vooral het kapiteel die de kolom haar sierlijkheid geeft. De fries is voorzien van elegant loofwerk; op de vier zijden ervan zijn de Wijsheid, de Kracht, de Onsterfelijkheid en de Roem afgebeeld. De piëdestal boven het kapiteel, waarin zich de bronzen trapdeur met wapenschild bevindt, is versierd met palmetten en andere versierselen waarboven een kroon is...

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The Congress Column is a powerful symbol of Belgian national identity and liberal democracy. Erected between 1850 and 1859, it commemorates the National Congress of 1830–31 that drafted the progressive Belgian Constitution. Inspired by Trajan's Column, it is topped by a statue of King Leopold I, the first Belgian monarch. At its base, allegorical figures personify the four constitutional freedoms—of worship, association, education, and the press—enshrined in the document. Over time, it gained added significance with the addition of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier after World War I, transforming it into a vital national memorial to fallen heroes, perpetually guarded by an eternal flame.
macedonboymacedonboy
This fine column is a monument to the Belgian constitution. The column is topped with a statue of Leopold I, the first king of the modern state of Belgium. The column also acts as a monument to the unknown soldier making it doubly special. There are four allegorical female figures representing the constitution, freedom of worship, freedom of pressed, freedom of association and freedom of education. The tomb of the unknown soldier is at the base of the column, with two plaques as memorials for Brian's soldiers off the two worlds wars and an eternal flame. Worth the effort to see.
Aggie WangAggie Wang
The column is a monument commemorating the creation of the Belgian Constitution by the National Congress. At the top of the column is a statue of Belgium's first monarch; King Leopold I. The base pedestal is surrounded by four statues representing the four freedoms guaranteed under the Constitution. The statues are beautifully carved. Also the column is a memorial to unknown soldiers during WWI. There is a big plaza behind the column. A great place to see the sunset and have some peaceful time.
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The Congress Column is a powerful symbol of Belgian national identity and liberal democracy. Erected between 1850 and 1859, it commemorates the National Congress of 1830–31 that drafted the progressive Belgian Constitution. Inspired by Trajan's Column, it is topped by a statue of King Leopold I, the first Belgian monarch. At its base, allegorical figures personify the four constitutional freedoms—of worship, association, education, and the press—enshrined in the document. Over time, it gained added significance with the addition of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier after World War I, transforming it into a vital national memorial to fallen heroes, perpetually guarded by an eternal flame.
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This fine column is a monument to the Belgian constitution. The column is topped with a statue of Leopold I, the first king of the modern state of Belgium. The column also acts as a monument to the unknown soldier making it doubly special. There are four allegorical female figures representing the constitution, freedom of worship, freedom of pressed, freedom of association and freedom of education. The tomb of the unknown soldier is at the base of the column, with two plaques as memorials for Brian's soldiers off the two worlds wars and an eternal flame. Worth the effort to see.
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The column is a monument commemorating the creation of the Belgian Constitution by the National Congress. At the top of the column is a statue of Belgium's first monarch; King Leopold I. The base pedestal is surrounded by four statues representing the four freedoms guaranteed under the Constitution. The statues are beautifully carved. Also the column is a memorial to unknown soldiers during WWI. There is a big plaza behind the column. A great place to see the sunset and have some peaceful time.
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