Gaston Lagaffe statue, Bronze comic character statue in Downtown Brussels, Belgium.
Gaston Lagaffe is a bronze statue of a comic character located in central Brussels near the Belgian Comic Strip Center. It depicts the character alongside a yellow Fiat automobile, which is central to the character's story.
The character was created by André Franquin and first appeared in 1957 in a magazine. The statue was erected later to honor this influential Belgian comic creation.
The statue represents a character who has been part of Belgian comic culture for generations. It stands as a reminder of how deeply comics are woven into the city's everyday identity.
The statue is centrally located and easily reached on foot from the city's main attractions. You will find it near the comic museum, where other similar public artworks are also on display.
The character is known for his clumsiness and constantly creates chaotic situations in the comic stories. The statue captures this trait perfectly by showing how he unintentionally causes disorder.
Location: City of Brussels
GPS coordinates: 50.85048,4.36093
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:49
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