Antwerp

Here we find the monumental Renaissance town hall, designed by Cornelis Floris de Vriendt. The brass eagles on the corners symbolise the city's ties with the German Empire. The Square is surrounded by late 16th century Guilhalls which form a splendid backdrop for the fountain of Brabo. This figure, the work of Jef Lambeaux, portrays the legend behind the name of Antwerp. According to the legend, Silvius Brabo finds his way barred by a giant, Antigone, who demands a toll, the Roman hacks Antogone's hand off and throws it (hand-werpen) into the river Scheldt. The land between the Rhine and the Scheldt was thereby freed and received the name Brabant.