# Congress Column

Brussels, Belgium

A monumental column built between 1850 and 1859 to honor the congress that wrote Belgium's constitution. Designed by Joseph Poelaert, it carries a statue of King Leopold the First and shelters the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier with its eternal flame.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Congress Column, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: 50.850112, 4.363453

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