Equestrian Statue of Albert I, Brussels
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The Equestrian Statue of Albert I (French: Statue équestre d'Albert I; Dutch: Ruiterstandbeeld van Albert I) is a bronze equestrian statue erected in Brussels, Belgium, in memory of King Albert I, third King of the Belgians. It was created by the sculptor Alfred Courtens [fr] in 1951.[1][2][3]
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Location | Place de l'Albertine / Albertinaplein 1000 City of Brussels, Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium |
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Designer | Alfred Courtens [fr] |
Type | Equestrian statue |
Completion date | 1951 (1951) |
Dedicated to | King Albert I |
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The statue stands on the Place de l'Albertine/Albertinaplein, at the point where the Mont des Arts/Kunstberg joins the Boulevard de l'Empereur/Keizerslaan, and a few tens of metres from the Royal Library of Belgium (KBR).[4][2][3] This area is served by Brussels-Central railway station.