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Brabo Fountain, Grote Markt, Antwerp

Brabo Fountain, Grote Markt, Antwerp

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Brabo Fountain, Grote Markt, Antwerp

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Location: Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium

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1. Brabo Fountain – Grote Markt, Antwerp loop from Van Eeden

14.8km

03:47

60m

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2. Grote Markt Antwerp – Brabo Fountain loop from Plantin

11.8km

03:02

50m

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3. Antwerp Central Station – Brabo Fountain loop from Antwerpen-Berchem

14.6km

03:44

50m

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Ulrike

June 23, 2024

The story that the name Antwerp means "throwing hands" and goes back to the Brabo legend is invented in the 15th century. The two hands in the city's coat of arms are reminiscent of the legend of the giant Druon Antigoon, who is said to have terrorized the area until he was defeated by Salvius Brabo. Brabo is said to have chopped off his hands and thrown them into the Scheldt. A local specialty, small biscuit or chocolate hands called Antwerpse Handjes, also recalls this legend.

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Kristian

September 16, 2024

The ceremonial unveiling of the sculpture took place on August 21, 1887. It depicts the young hero Silvius Brabo throwing the severed hand of the giant Druon Antigon, whom he had previously defeated in battle, into the Scheldt. According to tradition, this is where the name of the city comes from, "throwing the hand." The statue stands on the Grote Markt.

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Kermit

July 5, 2024

Great place with lots of restaurants.

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Elevation 10 m

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Brabo Fountain, Grote Markt, Antwerp

1. Brabo Fountain – Grote Markt, Antwerp loop from Van Eeden

2. Grote Markt Antwerp – Brabo Fountain loop from Plantin

3. Antwerp Central Station – Brabo Fountain loop from Antwerpen-Berchem

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