Congress Column

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  • Address
    Place du Congrès, St Josse
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  • Transport
    train: Botanique or Madou,92, 93 or 94/Botanique or Madou
tram: 92, 93 or 94

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The Congress Column was erected in 1850 to commemorate the National Congress of 1831 which proclaimed the Belgian constitution. It was designed by Joseph Poelaert (better known for his massive Palais de Justice) and soars 25m high to be crowned by a statue of Léopold I. At its base burns the eternal flame, homage to the Belgians who died during the two world wars. Although the square is at a good elevation, the view from here is drab.