Monument to Labor, Bronze and stone memorial in Laeken, Belgium
The Monument au Travail features five bronze sculptures and four high reliefs mounted on a granite cube near the Vergote basin on Yacht Quay.
Created by Constantin Meunier in the 1890s and completed after his death, the monument was inaugurated in 1930 during Belgium's centenary celebrations.
The sculptures depict industrial workers through figures like The Miner, The Blacksmith, and The Ancestor, representing the labor force of 19th-century Belgium.
The monument stands at the intersection of Claessens Street and Queen Avenue, accessible through public transportation from central Brussels.
The four high reliefs on the monument sides represent Industry, Mining, Harvest, and Port activities, connected to the four natural elements.
Location: City of Brussels
Inception: 1886
Architects: Mario Knauer, Victor Horta
Creator: Constantin Meunier
Official opening: October 12, 1930
GPS coordinates: 50.87279,4.35886
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:43
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