Congress Column, Brussels

Name: Congress Column
Address: Brussels, Belgium
Telephone: +32 2 513 89 40

#42 among attractions in Brussels

Memorial, Joseph Poelaert, Monuments and statues

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Facts and practical information

The Congress Column is a monumental column in Brussels, Belgium, which commemorates the creation of the Belgian Constitution by the National Congress of 1830–31. Inspired by Trajan's Column in Rome, it was erected between 1850 and 1859, on the initiative of Charles Rogier according to a design by Joseph Poelaert. At the top of the column is a statue of Belgium's first monarch; King Leopold I, and at its base, the pedestal is surrounded by statues personifying the four freedoms guaranteed under the Constitution. The Belgian Tomb of the Unknown Soldier with an eternal flame lies at its foot. ()

Local name: Colonne du Congrès Built: 1850 (174 years ago)Coordinates: 50°51'0"N, 4°21'48"E

Address

Bruxelles-Ville (Notre-Dame aux Neiges)Brussels Belgium

Contact

+32 2 513 89 40

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Day trips

Congress Column – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: À la Mort Subite, Hôtel des Galeries, Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula, Belgian Comic Strip Center.

~1740 ftW
Nightlife
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Church, Gothic architecture, Sacred and religious sites
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Belgian Comic Strip Center, Brussels
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~30 ftE
Memorial
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0.4 miNW
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~1680 ftN
Park, Garden, Botanical garden
Botanical Garden of Brussels, Brussels
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~1850 ftNW
50°51'11"N • 4°21'25"E
Galeria Inno, Brussels
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~1820 ftW
Nightlife, Cinema
Cinéma Nova, Brussels
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Park, Garden
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~1300 ftNE
Architecture, Convention center, Concert hall
Le Botanique, Brussels
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Congress Column?

Nearby attractions include Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Brussels (1 min walk), Rue Royale, Brussels (1 min walk), Cirque Royal, Brussels (4 min walk), Toy Museum, Brussels (4 min walk).

How to get to Congress Column by public transport?

The nearest stations to Congress Column:

Tram

Congrès - Congres • Lines: 92, 93 (2 min walk)
Parc - Park • Lines: 92, 93 (6 min walk)

Train

Brussels-Congress (4 min walk)
Bruxelles-Central - Brussel-Centraal (11 min walk)

Bus

de Berlaimont • Lines: N18 (4 min walk)
Treurenberg • Lines: 29, 63, 65, 66, N05 (5 min walk)

Metro

Madou • Lines: 2, 6 (7 min walk)
Botanique - Kruidtuin • Lines: 2, 6 (8 min walk)

Ferry

Quai des Péniches - Akenkaai • Lines: Wb (25 min walk)
Sainctelette • Lines: Wb (26 min walk)