The Brabo Fountain is a fountain on the Grote Markt in the Belgian city of Antwerp. It was created in 1887 by the Antwerp sculptor Jef Lambeaux (1852-1908). The bronze sculpture clearly takes up stylistic features of Italian Mannerism.

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In the middle of Antwerp's Grote Markt is the Brabo fountain by sculptor Jef Lambeaux from 1887. It depicts the legend of Brabo and Antigoon – precisely at the moment when Brabo wants to throw the giant's severed hand into the Scheldt.

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In 1887, the Brabo Fountain by Jef Lambeaux was placed exactly where the trees of liberty had stood. Incidentally, this sculptor himself was born on the Grote Markt, in the …

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

14.7km

03:47

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2. Brabo Fountain – Grote Markt Antwerp loop from Astrid

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01:13

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3. Grote Markt, Antwerp – Brabo Fountain loop from Plantin

11.3km

02:54

50m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium

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

2. Brabo Fountain – Grote Markt Antwerp loop from Astrid

3. Grote Markt, Antwerp – Brabo Fountain loop from Plantin

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