Baroniemonument, Historical monument in Valkenberg Park, Breda, Netherlands.
The Baroniemonument is a sculpture in Valkenberg Park in Breda designed to resemble a castle and crowned with a lion figure. The structure displays the coats of arms of twenty municipalities in the surrounding area, showing the historical connections of the region.
Architect Pierre Cuypers designed the monument to honor the centuries-long connection between Breda and the House of Orange-Nassau dating back to 1404. The work was created as an expression of this long dynastic relationship.
The monument displays the coats of arms of twenty municipalities surrounding Breda, reflecting the regional connections of that era. These symbols tell the story of how different towns related to one another through their leaders and shared history.
The monument sits at the entrance of Valkenberg Park and is accessible to visitors year-round. Its location in the park makes it easy to reach on foot and offers a good view of the surrounding area.
Queen Wilhelmina unveiled the stone structure on July 3, 1905, officially linking the royal family to this place. The ceremony marked a formal recognition of the historical bond between the city and the dynasty.
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