Name: The Light Cathedral – Geographic Center of the Europe of 15
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The Light Cathedral – Geographic Center of the Europe of 15

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The Light Cathedral – Geographic Center of the Europe of 15

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Location: Viroinval, Philippeville, Namur, Wallonie, Wallonia, Belgium

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1. Bench of the Norbertines – Étang de la Vallée des Prés loop from Fumay

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2. Tomb of the Last Franc loop from Oignies-en-Thiérache

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3. Tomb of the Last Franc loop from Oignies-en-Thiérache

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Tessa Mul

April 10, 2024

Here you will find the symbol of European Unity, a star with 15 arms made of granite. The center of this star is The Cathedral of Light, a glass work of art created by Bernard Tirtiaux.

Each arm of this star represents the period in which the country has been a member of the European Union. The length is proportional to the date of accession.

1958: Belgium - France - Italy - Germany - Luxembourg - Netherlands.
1973: United Kingdom – Denmark – Ireland.
1981: Greece.
1986: Spain – Portugal.
1995: Sweden – Finland – Austria

There is a more recent monument in Gelnhausen, Germany, with the countries that joined the E.U. after that time.

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Location: Viroinval, Philippeville, Namur, Wallonie, Wallonia, Belgium

The Light Cathedral – Geographic Center of the Europe of 15

1. Bench of the Norbertines – Étang de la Vallée des Prés loop from Fumay

2. Tomb of the Last Franc loop from Oignies-en-Thiérache

3. Tomb of the Last Franc loop from Oignies-en-Thiérache

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