Counts of Egmont and Horn, Monument and fountain in Petit Sablon square, Brussels, Belgium.
The bronze figures of Count Egmont and Count Horn stand on a stone pedestal, with water features surrounding the central structure.
Created in 1864 by sculptor Charles Auguste Fraikin, this monument pays tribute to two nobles executed in 1568 for opposing Spanish control.
The statue represents a turning point in Belgian independence, marking the resistance against foreign rule in the Low Countries.
The monument serves as a central meeting point in the Petit Sablon square, near the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.
Water elements from the fountain create patterns around the bronze figures, integrating historical commemoration with public utility.
Location: City of Brussels
Inception: 1864
Creator: Charles Auguste Fraikin
GPS coordinates: 50.83935,4.35680
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:42
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