Everard ’t Serclaes memorial

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Everard ’t Serclaes memorial, Bronze sculpture at Maison de l'Étoile, Grand Place, Belgium

The brass memorial features a reclining figure of Everard t'Serclaes with detailed bas-reliefs depicting scenes from Brussels' resistance against invaders.

Created by sculptor Julien Dillens in 1902, this monument commemorates the death of Everard t'Serclaes, who defended Brussels' rights in 1388.

The memorial includes inscriptions in Latin celebrating t'Serclaes as a liberator, with imagery of the Brabant and Limburg duchies' banners.

Following extensive deterioration from public contact, the original sculpture underwent restoration in 2011, and a bronze copy now stands in its place.

Visitors regularly touch the arm of the figure due to a tradition that started between World Wars I and II.

Location: City of Brussels

Inception: 1902

Creator: Julien Dillens

Made from material: brass

GPS coordinates: 50.84631,4.35234

Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:31

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