Marieke, Bronze statue at Coupure, Bruges, Belgium.
The bronze figure depicts a young woman wearing a summer dress with bells hanging from her ears, standing near the water's edge.
Frank Van Acker, mayor of Bruges, unveiled the statue in 1988 following journalist Johan Anthierens' request to honor Jacques Brel's song Marieke.
The statue represents the character from Jacques Brel's 1961 song who lived between the towers of Bruges and Ghent, connecting art with music.
Located at coordinates 51.206951, 3.235198, the statue is accessible via walking paths along the Coupure waterway in northern Bruges.
Local residents maintain a winter tradition of clothing the bronze figure with knitted garments, demonstrating community engagement with public art.
Location: Bruges
Inception: 1988
Creator: Jef Claerhout
GPS coordinates: 51.20695,3.23520
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:44
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