Monument to Europe, Monument at Belgium-Germany-Luxembourg tripoint, Belgium
Description
Monument to Europe stands at the exact meeting point where the borders of Belgium, Germany, and Luxembourg converge, featuring stone structures that symbolize European unity. The site includes various architectural elements that mark and shape this special geographical location.
History
The monument was built in 1977 during a period of intensified cooperation between the three nations. This coincided with Europe's movement toward stronger shared institutions and economic ties.
Culture
The monument serves as a gathering place where people from three nations experience their shared European belonging together. Visitors can feel the symbolic meaning of the location when they stand between the borders.
Practical
The site is accessible by foot from the nearby towns of Ouren and Lieler through various walking routes. Information panels at the location provide explanations in multiple languages.
Did you know?
Three stone benches at the monument allow visitors to sit in all three countries at the same time. This unusual architectural feature makes the location at the border junction immediately tangible.
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