BRUSSELS, Belgium — A statue of a female figure holding a stone tablet commemorating September 1830 stands at the center of Place des Martyrs in Brussels. The square and monument honor those who died during the Belgian Revolution, which led to the creation of the Kingdom of Belgium.
Photograph by David Coleman. This image captures the central statue in Place des Martyrs, a significant square in Brussels, Belgium, dedicated to the memory of the Belgian Revolution of September 1830. The statue, depicting a female figure holding a stone tablet, commemorates the events of September 1830, when Belgian revolutionaries fought for independence from the United Kingdom of the Netherlands. The revolution resulted in the establishment of the independent Kingdom of Belgium. Place des Martyrs, originally named Place Saint-Michel, was renamed to honor the fallen martyrs of the revolution. The monument, set in the heart of the square, serves as a poignant reminder of Belgium’s struggle for freedom and the sacrifices made by its people. The square is an important historical and cultural landmark in Brussels, offering insight into Belgium's national identity and its journey to independence.
Size: 7360px × 4912px
Location: Place des Martyrs, Arrondissement Brussel-Hoofdstad, Brussels Capital Region, Belgium
Photo credit: © David Coleman | Have Camera Will Travel / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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