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Congress Column

Name: Congress Column
Rating: 4.4

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Walk up to the Congress Column, the monument to Belgium's 1830 constitution. See the eternal flame at its foot, the lion statue beside it and the open plaza behind it.

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Full description

The Congress Column is a roughly 47-metre monument honouring the National Congress of 1830, which drafted Belgium's first constitution. At its base burns an eternal flame for the unknown soldier, and a lion statue stands beside it.

It sits in the middle of the city with a large gathering area behind it, and reviewers recommend it for an evening walk, noting that the monument looks especially good at dawn and at night. It is open at all times and needs only about 15 minutes.

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Address

Pl. du Congrès, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium · Bruxelles

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

15 min

Best time

morning, afternoon or early evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Visit at dawn or after dark when the monument is lit
look for the eternal flame and lion at its base
use the open area behind it as a rest stop on a city walk.

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Reviews

A monument erected to commemorate the signing of Belgium's first constitution. Approximately 40 meters high. There is a large gathering area behind it. A beautiful route for a walk.

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