Brabo Fountain — Hidden Secrets, Antwerp, Belgium

Hidden Secrets

Brabo Fountain

Antwerp, Belgium

The Brabo Fountain (Dutch: Brabofontein) is an eclectic-style fountain-sculpture located in the Grote Markt (main square) of Antwerp, Belgium, in front of the City Hall. The fountain, dating from 1887, contains a bronze statue by the sculptor Jef Lambeaux depicting the city's legendary founder, Silvius Brabo, throwing the severed hand of the giant Druon Antigoon into the river Scheldt. It received protected status in 1982.

Category
Hidden Secrets
Location
Antwerp, Belgium
Coordinates
51.22139, 4.39917
How to get there
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Wikidata
Q3911365

What is Brabo Fountain?

Brabo Fountain is a Hidden Secrets place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Het Steen, Statue of Peter Paul Rubens, Houtappelkapel, Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Geboortekapel.

Where is Brabo Fountain?

Brabo Fountain is in Antwerp, Belgium. Coordinates: 51.22139, 4.39917.

How do I get to Brabo Fountain?

Brabo Fountain is at Antwerp, Belgium (51.22139, 4.39917). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.

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