Statue de la Brabançonne

The bronze statue depicts a young woman holding a flag with the Belgian lion while singing, representing the national anthem of Belgium.

The monument commemorates the centenary of Belgian independence in 1930, following a temporary stucco version placed in Grand Place after World War I.

The statue represents the Brabançonne, Belgium's national anthem, with verses inscribed in national languages on its bluestone pedestal designed by René Gillion.

Located at Surlet de Chokier Square, the monument stands near Madou metro station, at coordinates 50.8489393 latitude and 4.3683261 longitude.

This memorial remains the sole permanent bronze version among eight temporary statues erected for the royal return celebration in 1918.

Location: City of Brussels

Inception: 1930

Architects: Charles Samuel

Creator: Charles Samuel, François Malfait

Made from material: bronze, bluestone

Website: http://File:'La Brabançonne' (15607113426).jpg

GPS coordinates: 50.84894,4.36833

Latest update: October 15, 2025 08:09