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War Memorial

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War Memorial

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  • Location: Ghent, Gent, East Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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    December 22, 2021

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    This war memorial is an arrangement. Recovery material was used, namely the old columns of the former South Station, which have probably been here since 1932 and which form the background of the monument since 1956.

    The most important commemorative moments in Ghent still take place on this perk on Achtmeiplein. The purpose of this site is to commemorate all Ghent dead of both world wars. Not a single name is mentioned, so as not to forget anyone.

    The monument was unveiled on June 3, 1956. It is a design by architect Geo Bontinck.

    Source: inventaris.onroerenderfgoed.be/erfgoedobjecten/212425
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    October 7, 2022

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    At this location, the war victims of the city of Ghent are commemorated in a dignified way. Symbolic columns embrace the exploits of the fallen.
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    August 19, 2022

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    The monumental war memorial on Achtmeiplein was designed by the Ghent architect Geo Bontinck.

    Use was made of the old columns of the former South Station, which have probably been here since 1932 and which form the background of the monument since 1956. In 1968 an 'eternal flame' was placed.
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    Location: Ghent, Gent, East Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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