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The Congress Column (French: Colonne du Congrès, Dutch: Congreskolom) is a monumental column in Brussels, Belgium, commemorating the creation of the Belgian Constitution by the National Congress of 1830–31. Inspired by Trajan's Column in Rome, it was erected between 1850 and 1859, on the initiative of the then-Prime Minister of Belgium, Charles Rogier, according to a design by the architect Joseph Poelaert. At the top of the column is a statue of Belgium's first monarch; King Leopold I, and at its base, the pedestal is surrounded by statues personifying the four freedoms guaranteed under the Constitution. The Belgian Tomb of the Unknown Soldier with an eternal flame lies at its foot.
The column is located on the Place du Congrès/Congresplein; a small square adjacent to the Rue Royale/Koningsstraat, in the Freedom Quarter. This area is served by Brussels-Congress railway station, the metro stations Parc/Park (on lines 1 and 5) and Botanique/Kruidtuin (on lines 2 and 6), as well as the tram stop Congrès/Congres on lines 92 and 93.
DOV:20Feb2014 'Congress Column ' is a historical monument built to celebrate the release of Belgian constitution. It's one of the tallest column u will see in Brussels. There is statue of 2 lions on the both sides of the column. Underneath the column one of the unidentified soldier who died in world war 2 was buried and there is tributes being offered for the same. Recommend a pause here when u walk through Brussels city.
Fahid K AJul 24, 2017
Memorial of important milestone in Belgian history. Very cool tall column, surrounded by lions and infinity fire. Definitely worth visiting!
Tomáš FrankOct 17, 2017
I come by every day. Could be nice if there is a chair. The ground is very cold.
Azzam DaaboulSep 15, 2017
Nice view. Nice place to visit
Georgikopoulos ManolisOct 28, 2017
Very cool column with a lot of historical significance. There is a constant flame burning at the base of the column.
Brad KollerAug 17, 2017
Nice view over brussels
Bram SteegenApr 3, 2018
Beautiful view from terase.
Vojtěch BartoníčekMay 9, 2018
The monument is extremely beautiful and impressive, although there is no information in English about it whatsoever. It's a shame, I was very curious to inform myself about the purpose of those majestic lions and the ever burning flame.
Laura FoxeyJun 7, 2018
Great place to visit and see the recognition and remembrance for lives lost
Pash L. GindayJul 6, 2018
Visit if you love to explore history
viral patelJun 27, 2018
DOV:20Feb2014 'Congress Column ' is a historical monument built to celebrate the release of Belgian constitution. It's one of the tallest column u will see in Brussels. There is statue of 2 lions on the both sides of the column. Underneath the column one of the unidentified soldier who died in world war 2 was buried and there is tributes being offered for the same. Recommend a pause here when u walk through Brussels city.
Fahid K AJul 24, 2017
Memorial of important milestone in Belgian history. Very cool tall column, surrounded by lions and infinity fire. Definitely worth visiting!
Tomáš FrankOct 17, 2017
I come by every day. Could be nice if there is a chair. The ground is very cold.
Azzam DaaboulSep 15, 2017
Nice view. Nice place to visit
Georgikopoulos ManolisOct 28, 2017
Very cool column with a lot of historical significance. There is a constant flame burning at the base of the column.
Brad KollerAug 17, 2017
Nice view over brussels
Bram SteegenApr 3, 2018
Beautiful view from terase.
Vojtěch BartoníčekMay 9, 2018
The monument is extremely beautiful and impressive, although there is no information in English about it whatsoever. It's a shame, I was very curious to inform myself about the purpose of those majestic lions and the ever burning flame.
Laura FoxeyJun 7, 2018
Great place to visit and see the recognition and remembrance for lives lost
Pash L. GindayJul 6, 2018
Visit if you love to explore history
viral patelJun 27, 2018
DOV:20Feb2014 'Congress Column ' is a historical monument built to celebrate the release of Belgian constitution. It's one of the tallest column u will see in Brussels. There is statue of 2 lions on the both sides of the column. Underneath the column one of the unidentified soldier who died in world war 2 was buried and there is tributes being offered for the same. Recommend a pause here when u walk through Brussels city.
Fahid K AJul 24, 2017
Memorial of important milestone in Belgian history. Very cool tall column, surrounded by lions and infinity fire. Definitely worth visiting!
Tomáš FrankOct 17, 2017
I come by every day. Could be nice if there is a chair. The ground is very cold.
Azzam DaaboulSep 15, 2017
Nice view. Nice place to visit
Georgikopoulos ManolisOct 28, 2017
Very cool column with a lot of historical significance. There is a constant flame burning at the base of the column.
Brad KollerAug 17, 2017
Nice view over brussels
Bram SteegenApr 3, 2018
Beautiful view from terase.
Vojtěch BartoníčekMay 9, 2018
The monument is extremely beautiful and impressive, although there is no information in English about it whatsoever. It's a shame, I was very curious to inform myself about the purpose of those majestic lions and the ever burning flame.
Laura FoxeyJun 7, 2018
Great place to visit and see the recognition and remembrance for lives lost
Pash L. GindayJul 6, 2018
Visit if you love to explore history
viral patelJun 27, 2018
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