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Belgian heroes and saints
Detail of gothic townhall from Leuven.
The townhall is a mediaeval building (fifteenth century). In the first centuries the niches were empty. The statues date back only from the second half of the nineteenth century. These sculptures of Belgian heroes and saints were installed at the initiative of the national government. The aim was to show that the young Belgian nation had a rich history.
Belgian heroes and saints
Detail of gothic townhall from Leuven.
The townhall is a mediaeval building (fifteenth century). In the first centuries the niches were empty. The statues date back only from the second half of the nineteenth century. These sculptures of Belgian heroes and saints were installed at the initiative of the national government. The aim was to show that the young Belgian nation had a rich history.