Brabo's Monument

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About Brabo's Monument

On the Grote Markt in Antwerp stands the Brabo Fountain, a striking landmark of the Belgian city. Created in 1887 by the sculptor Jef Lambeaux, the bronze sculpture combines Italian Mannerist elements with the city's local history. It shows the hero Silvius Brabo hurling the severed hand of the giant Druon Antigoon into the Scheldt. The gesture recalls the legend in which the giant chopped off the hands of boatmen who could not pay his toll, and it also explains the origin of the city's name. The fountain replaced an earlier Tree of Liberty and was formally unveiled on August 21, 1887.

Based on the article “Brabobrunnen” from the German Wikipedia, summarized and rephrased by a language modelLicense CC BY-SA 4.0

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At a glance

Category: Sight › Monuments
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Address: Grote Markt
2000 Antwerp, Belgium
District: Antwerp
Phone: +3232478989
Website: www.figy.be
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Coordinates: 51.22116° N · 4.39967° E
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Identifier: ID d5a8549e-c3f…

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Location & surroundings

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FAQ about Brabo's Monument

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What is Brabo's Monument in Antwerp?

Brabo's Monument, also known as the Brabo Fountain, is a fountain with a bronze sculpture on the Grote Markt in Antwerp and is considered a striking landmark of the Belgian city. The figure depicts the hero Silvius Brabo hurling the severed hand of the giant Druon Antigoon into the Scheldt.

What legend does the Brabo Fountain in Antwerp tell?

The Brabo Fountain on the Grote Markt in Antwerp tells the legend of the giant Druon Antigoon, who chopped off the hands of boatmen who could not pay his toll. The hero Silvius Brabo defeated the giant and threw his severed hand into the Scheldt. This story also explains the origin of the city's name, Antwerp.

Who created Brabo's Monument in Antwerp, and when?

Brabo's Monument in Antwerp was created in 1887 by the sculptor Jef Lambeaux and was ceremonially unveiled on August 21, 1887. The bronze sculpture combines elements of Italian Mannerism with the city's local history. The fountain replaced an earlier Tree of Liberty on the Grote Markt.

What can you see around Brabo's Monument in Antwerp?

Around Brabo's Monument on the Grote Markt in Antwerp, there are several sights within walking distance. According to travelguide195, Antwerp City Hall (Stadhuis) is only about 5 meters away, the underground canals of De Ruien about 95 meters, and the DIVA museum about 106 meters. You can reach the tower of the Cathedral of Our Lady (Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekathedraal) after about 104 meters.

Are there restaurants and tours near Brabo's Monument in Antwerp?

Yes, there is a wide selection of places to eat around Brabo's Monument in Antwerp: travelguide195 lists about 397 restaurants within 500 meters of the Grote Markt. The Brabo Fountain is also part of the tour "Antwerp Compact: Old Town, Harbor and Meir in One Day."

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