Pro Patria, Memorial monument at Martyr's Square, Brussels, Belgium
The Pro Patria monument features a white marble female figure representing freedom, with four mourning angels at its base depicting battle, victory, martyrdom and hope.
The monument commemorates 467 revolutionaries who lost their lives during the Belgian Revolution of 1830, with their names inscribed on black marble plaques in the crypt.
The monument combines neoclassical architecture by Louis Roelandt with sculptural elements by Guillaume Geefs, representing Belgian national identity through artistic expression.
Visitors can access the monument daily at Place des Martyrs, though wheelchair users should note the limited accessibility to certain areas of the structure.
Under the monument lies an underground crypt containing 27 marble plaques that list the names of those who died fighting for Belgian independence.
Location: City of Brussels
Inception: November 23, 1830
Architects: Louis Roelandt
Creator: Guillaume Geefs
Official opening: 1838
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
Address: Pl. des Martyrs, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium administrative
Website: http://brussel.be/artdet.cfm?id=4843&agendaid=417
GPS coordinates: 50.85172,4.35633
Latest update: August 12, 2025 11:51
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