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Memorial · Brussels

1918

Photograph at the 1918 Memorial

Brussels, the heart of Belgium, is a significant urban centre comprising nineteen distinct municipalities. This lively region, situated centrally within the country, has evolved from its origins as a settlement by the river Senne into a major European hub. Its influence extends across both the French and Flemish communities, forming a unique enclave.

Since 1945, Brussels has become a focal point for worldwide affairs, hosting many international organisations and attracting a diverse community of professionals. It is recognised as the de facto European Union capital, housing key EU bodies. The city also serves as the headquarters for NATO and the Benelux secretariat, solidifying its role as a vital centre for international politics and diplomacy.

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Source: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Geographic data via OpenStreetMap.

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  • Open Plaques, dedicated to the public domain (CC0). See openplaques.org.
  • Wikidata, available under the CC0 1.0 Universal dedication.
  • © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence.
  • Historic England, National Heritage List for England, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. War memorial records are drawn from open community datasets (OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, NHLE) - never from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, which is excluded.

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