Mémorial Albert Ier, mémorial situé à Liège
The Mémorial Albert Ier is a 42-meter granite monument in Liège, standing on Monsin island between the Meuse river and the Albert canal. It features a lighthouse structure with a statue of the king at its base, accompanied by worker figures and a decorative stone wall carved with reliefs depicting the canal's importance to the region.
The memorial was built in 1939 to honor King Albert I, who had recently passed away. The site marked the region's development through the Albert canal, constructed from the 1930s onward to establish Liège as a major trading hub.
The memorial honors King Albert I, a figure of importance in Belgian memory. The statue and surrounding worker figures reflect how the local community views leadership and labor as connected parts of the nation's story.
The memorial is accessible on a large esplanade with level pathways that allow for calm exploration. The open layout offers plenty of space for walking and resting, with benches and trees placed throughout.
The memorial originally housed a functioning lighthouse that guided ships on the Meuse river at night, and its light signals also aided airplane navigation. This practical purpose made it more than a commemorative site, integrating it into the region's working infrastructure.
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