Brabo Fountain, Bronze fountain in Grote Markt, Belgium
The central fountain depicts a Roman soldier Silvius Brabo holding a severed hand while standing on a pedestal decorated with mythical sea creatures.
The fountain, designed by Belgian sculptor Jef Lambeaux and inaugurated in 1887, replaced a liberty tree that had stood in the square since 1836.
The monument represents the legend explaining the origin of Antwerp's name, derived from Dutch words meaning hand throwing, through Brabo's defeat of giant Antigoon.
The 10.6-meter-high fountain stands in front of the city hall, marking the central point of the Grote Markt square in Antwerp's district.
Water sprays from the bronze statue's severed wrist, creating a direct connection between the physical fountain function and the mythological narrative.
Location: Antwerp
Inception: 1887
Creator: Jef Lambeaux
Official opening: August 21, 1887
Height: 10.6 m
Made from material: bronze
Address: Grote Markt, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium 2000 Antwerpen
Website: https://youtu.be/hAXaA4KT794
GPS coordinates: 51.22139,4.39917
Latest update: May 29, 2025 07:35
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