Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, War memorial at Congress Column in Brussels, Belgium
The marble tomb contains the remains of an unidentified Belgian soldier, with an eternal flame burning at its base beneath the Congress Column.
The memorial was inaugurated on November 11, 1922, selecting one soldier from among five unidentified Belgian military personnel who died during World War I.
The site represents a national place of remembrance where official ceremonies take place to honor military personnel who died serving their country.
Visitors can access the memorial every day at the foot of the Congress Column, where the eternal flame continues to burn in memory of fallen soldiers.
Two bronze lions guard the tomb while four statues on the column represent fundamental Belgian constitutional freedoms: education, press, association, and religion.
Location: City of Brussels
Inception: November 11, 1922
GPS coordinates: 50.85009,4.36358
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:42
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