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War Pigeons commemorative statue

June 24, 2008 by admin 1582 CommentsWar+Pigeons+commemorative+statue2008-06-24+18%3A17%3A25admin

Belgium is most likely the only country in the world to possess a statute to honor the "pigeon soldat" or soldier pigeon and his contribution during both Great World wars. Whether released at 500 m or 100 km from home, even in certain cases over 1,500 km, the messenger pigeon has that fantastic ability to always know its way back.This trait was detected a long time ago, … [Read more...] about War Pigeons commemorative statue

Girls statues outside the EU Charlemagne Building

February 27, 2008 by admin 98Leave a Comment2008-02-27+17%3A57%3A52admin

These Bronzes Statues of young girls are found in front of the Charlemagne building which is one of the many the European Union Institutions of Brussels. They were made by sculptor René Julien in 1998. Located right next to the Shuman subway station at 170 Rue de la Loi. The set of bronze sculptures in their entirety The statue to the right is called … [Read more...] about Girls statues outside the EU Charlemagne Building

Statue Saint-Michel au Marché au poissons

February 22, 2008 by admin 922 Comments2008-02-22+14%3A03%3A00admin

The Statue of Archangel Michael patron Saint of the city of Brussels can be found standing proudly on top of a building on the corner Rue Locquenghein and Quai au bois de construction just after the Marché aux Poissons. Saint-Michael trampling Satan … [Read more...] about Statue Saint-Michel au Marché au poissons

l’Homme de l’Atlantide statue

February 20, 2008 by admin 89Leave a Comment2008-02-20+19%3A36%3A41admin

The Man from Atlantis statue is part of a fountain created in 2003 by sculptor Luk Van Soom. It is Located just in front of the Hilton at 38 Boulevard de Waterloo in between the Porte de Namur and Louise subway station. Approaching the strange looking statue A closer look at this work of art seems to portrait oddly enough Donald Duck dressed in full scuba diving … [Read more...] about l’Homme de l’Atlantide statue

Compte Charles Woeste statue

February 14, 2008 by admin 811 CommentCompte+Charles+Woeste+statue2008-02-14+13%3A49%3A27admin

Charles Woeste (1837-1922) was a Lawyer and an important Political figure of Belgium. He played a big role in the foundation of the Catholic Party in his earlier career then moved onto being a member of the parliament and eventually became Minister of Justice. As gratitude for his service to the country in 1914 and was granted the title of Count by King Léopold II. … [Read more...] about Compte Charles Woeste statue

Godefroid de Bouillon statue

February 7, 2008 by admin 763 CommentsGodefroid+de+Bouillon+statue2008-02-07+18%3A50%3A08admin

The statue of Godfrey of Bouillon is located at Place Royale or in English at Royal Square right in front of the Saint-Jacques-sur-Coudenberg church. Born around 1060 in Baisy-Thy, province of Brabant in what is part of modern-day Belgium he was the first King of Jerusalem. He followed Pope Urban II's call for the liberation of Jerusalem and led the first Crusade from 1096 to … [Read more...] about Godefroid de Bouillon statue

Don Quichotte et Sancho Panza

February 2, 2008 by admin 72Leave a CommentDon+Quichotte+et+Sancho+Panza2008-02-02+17%3A25%3A03admin

Don Quixote and Sancho Panza statue at Place d'Espagne. These are the two main characters depicted in Miguel de Cervantes fictional novel Don Quijote de la Mancha published in 1604. … [Read more...] about Don Quichotte et Sancho Panza

Queen Elisabeth statue

January 29, 2008 by admin 69Leave a CommentQueen+Elisabeth+statue2008-01-29+17%3A41%3A49admin

Queen Elisabeth of Belgium statue, born Elisabeth of Bavaria. Her ascension from Duchess to Queen came in 1900 when she married Prince Albert who later became King of Belgium and reigned from 1909 to 1934. She became popular among the Belgians during WWI for her visits on the front lines to wounded soldiers and being a sponsor of a nursing unit. She founded in 1937 a musical … [Read more...] about Queen Elisabeth statue

Charles Karel Buls fountain

January 22, 2008 by admin 622 CommentsCharles+Karel+Buls+fountain2008-01-22+17%3A27%3A34admin

The Charles Karel Buls statue is found at the Agora Square right next to the rue du marché aux herbes. It's a memorial in the honor of Charles Buls who was mayor of Brussels from 1881 until 1899. He is remembered most of all today for his fight to vote laws to preserve and fund the restoration some of the best known jewels of the city like the Grand Place that are now … [Read more...] about Charles Karel Buls fountain

Zinneke Pis

December 30, 2007 by admin 436 CommentsZinneke+Pis2007-12-30+13%3A10%3A07admin

The Zinneke Pis which can be found at the corner of rue des Chartreux and rue du Vieux-Marché is a little bronze statue of a dog peeing. In Brussels dialect the word "Zinneke" would mean bastard dog. it's the latest (1998) of the three peeing statues that you can find at a short distance from one another in the center of Brussels. The most famous is the Manneke pis little boy … [Read more...] about Zinneke Pis