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The Monument to John Cockerill (French: Monument à John Cockerill; Dutch: Monument voor John Cockerill) is a group of statues erected in Brussels, Belgium, in memory of the Belgian-British industrialist John Cockerill, a pioneer of the steel industry and the railways in Belgium in the 19th century, as well as the industrial workers of Belgium.
Pages in category "Monuments and memorials in Belgium" The following 21 pages are in this category, out of 21 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Brussels: 1998 857; ii, iv (cultural) The Grand-Place, the central square of the City of Brussels, is surrounded by a collection of buildings that reflect the evolution of a highly successful mercantile city. Most buildings were constructed after the end of the 17th century, following the Bombardment of Brussels by the French in
The Monument to the Dynasty (French: Monument à la Dynastie; Dutch: Monument voor de Dynastie) is a monument erected in Brussels, Belgium, in memory of King Leopold I, first King of the Belgians. The monument is located in Laeken Park , on the Place de la Dynastie / Vorstenhuisplein , on top of a 50-metre-high (160 ft) hill.
The Atomium, with over 600,000 visitors per year, is the most popular tourist attraction in Brussels, and acts as an international symbol of both the city and country. [17] In addition to its heritage value, it is also a cultural place and an art centre. [ 17 ]
Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Brussels; Belgian Infantry Memorial, Brussels; Black Tower (Brussels) Brussels Cemetery; Brussels Christmas tree; Brussels City Museum; Brussels Independent Film Festival; Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival; Brussels Parliament building; Brussels Town Hall; Brussels' Comic Book Route
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The complex was designated a historic monument in 1959. [1] Nowadays, it ranks as royal parish church, and since 1986, as cathedral of the Military Ordinariate of Belgium. This site is served by Brussels-Central railway station, as well as by the metro stations Parc/Park (on lines 1 and 5) and Trône/Troon (on lines 2 and 6).