Monument to the Belgian Infantry
Monument to the Belgian Infantry, Military memorial at Place Poelaert, Brussels, Belgium
The Monument to the Belgian Infantry stands on a raised platform in front of the Palace of Justice, featuring inscriptions that honor fallen soldiers.
The memorial, designed by Edouard Vereycken and inaugurated on May 5, 1935, commemorates the Belgian infantry members who served during World War I.
The memorial serves as a central location for military ceremonies and gatherings where citizens remember the contributions of Belgian foot soldiers.
Located at coordinates 50.8378861, 4.3522730, the monument can be reached through multiple public transportation options connecting to Place Poelaert.
The structure incorporates Petit granit from Merbes-Sprimont quarries, displaying architectural elements that reflect 1930s Belgian memorial design.
Location: City of Brussels
Inception: 1935
Creator: Edouard Vereycken
Official opening: May 5, 1935
GPS coordinates: 50.83789,4.35227
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:44
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