architecture and history: majestic arcades du cinquantenaire and memorial of independence, brussels

achievement ancient anniversary arcade arcades arch architecture barbant belgian belgium bronze brussel brussels bruxelles building capital charioteer cinquantenaire cityscape colonnade columns concept conveys culture europe european fiftieth historical history independence jubelpark jubilee landmark majestic memorial monument monumental panorama panoramic park political portico quadriga revolutionary square sunset symbol traditional triumph triumphal union urban woman