Monument des Trois Sièges de Belfort, Bronze monument at Place de la République, Belfort, France.
The Monument of Three Sieges of Belfort is a bronze sculpture on granite pillars located at Place de la République. The work displays three military commanders and has been open to the public since May 2024 following restoration work.
The monument was created between 1903 and 1913 and honors Jean Legrand, Claude Lecourbe, and Aristide Denfert-Rochereau. These three commanders defended the city during conflicts in 1813, 1815, and 1870.
The sculpture reflects academic art traditions and was completed by Louis Noël following the original design of Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi. Its bronze figures represent an important chapter in Belfort's local identity.
The monument stands in a public square and can be viewed free of charge. The best time to visit is on sunny days when the bronze sculptures are clearly visible.
Local residents jokingly refer to the sculpture as the Monument of Three Liars because Legrand is not the tallest, Lecourbe stands straight, and Denfert-Rochereau is made of bronze. This playful joke reflects the residents' affectionate familiarity with their local landmark.
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