Memorial · Brussels

Memorial

d. 2017

Photograph at the Memorial Memorial
Photograph: Swadim, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).

This memorial in Brussels, Belgium, stands as a significant marker, established in 2017. While its precise dedicatory purpose is not explicitly detailed in available information, its designation as a war memorial suggests it commemorates individuals or events related to armed conflict or its aftermath. The date of its installation indicates its relevance to contemporary remembrance or a recent historical event, inviting reflection on the sacrifices and impacts of war.

The memorial's classification as a 'war_memorial' places it within a long tradition of commemorative structures that mark significant conflicts or their victims. Such memorials, often found in public spaces, serve to educate future generations about the human cost of war and to honour those who served or perished. The act of erecting a war memorial in 2017 highlights ongoing efforts to remember and interpret the past, reflecting a society's desire to acknowledge critical moments in its history and to promote peace and understanding.

Located in Brussels, Belgium, this memorial is accessible to the public. Visitors will find a structure designated as a war memorial, installed in 2017. It stands as a place for quiet contemplation and remembrance. When visiting, one should observe the site with respect, understanding its purpose as a tribute to those it commemorates, and allowing for a dignified experience of reflection.

Memorial in Brussels, Belgium.

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Data sources

Location records are drawn from open, licence-clean datasets, kept here with attribution and gratitude to the people who maintain them.

  • 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.

Editorial descriptions, photography and tribute links are original TributeLegacy work, layered on top of the open data.

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