Brabo Technics

跟安特衛普(Antwerpen)地名很有關係的一個景點，位在老城區廣場中間，散步一定會經過的地方，很適合來這邊跟旁邊的商會一起拍照，有時候還會有市集！

Het standbeeld van Brabo staat trots op het midden van de Grote Markt en vertelt de legende van de legionnair Brabo die de hand van de reus Antigoon in de Schelde werpt. Altijd leuk als het standbeeld, net als Manneke Pis kleren aan krijgt.

Этот замечательный фонтан находится на главной площади Антверпена – Гроте Маркт, поэтому найти его очень легко. Фольклорный персонаж Брабо является символом Антверпена, так как именно с ним связана легенда о появлении такого имени города. Давным-давно поселился на реке Шельде очень злобный великан Антигон. Он задерживал все корабли, проплывавшие по Шельде мимо этого места и вымогал с них дань. Тем морякам, которые не могли или не хотели платить дань, великан отрывал руки. Но однажды один смелый римский солдат по имени Сильвиус Брабо рискнул сразиться с великаном и победил его, оторвал ему руку и выбросил в реку. По-нидерландски «бросание руки» будет «hand werpen», откуда и пошло название города. Фонтан без чаши, струи воды просто стекают по камням и исчезают под ними. На камнях лежит поверженное тело великана и разные морские жители – русалки, рыбы, черепахи. По ним обычно карабкаются местные детишки.

This impressive fountain is right in the centre of the square in front of the Town Hall. It is very popular with visitors and is an almost obligatory photo opportunity.

La più grande chiesa del Belgio, ricca di storia, avventure, dispute e ruberie di capolavori, è tornata al suo splendore dopo il Congresso di Vienna (1816) che consentì il ritorno di grandi opere del fiammingo Rubens: ricchezza gotica, ben 7 navate, campanile tra i più alti d’Europa! Opera davvero imponente.

Prachtig plein, lekker kuieren en een goed pintje De Koninck nuttigen in ofwel De Engel of De Bengel. Soms en zeker in de zomer zeer veel toeristen.

Fantastica statua, posta la centro della piazza principale (Grote Markt), davanti al municipio, rappresenta il fondatore della città! Da vedere sia di giorno che di sera!

Love a legend. The God who taxes people or chops off their hands, has his own chopped off and thrown in the river! Justice! And that's what Antwerp means . . . Hand throwing! Seriously, what's not to love? This is also great to look at when having a cheeky beer in the Grote Markt. Enjoy!

Anche per la sua collocazione all'interno della splendida piazza del mercato, il monumento si presenta in maniera davvero molto significativa ed è uno dei punti caratteristici della città anche perché ricorda un episodio molto noto nella storia di Anversa.

Toujours sur la même place, devant l'hôtel de ville, se trouve cette belle fontaine que vous ne pouvez pas manquer.

The giant Druon Antigoon lopped off a hand of all ship captains who moored their vessels but refused to pay their toll........ and here you see what would happen to them.... recreated into a splendid fountain....

voor herhaling vatbaar is zeer aangenaam vriendelijke bediening lekker eten en gezellig correct op netheid

Πανέμορφο και κεντρικό, δεν μπορείτε να το χάσετε. Σχετίζεται με τον μύθο της πόλης και είναι σήμα κατατεθέν της.

Можно и без легенды (несколько кровавой) посмотреть на фонтан, который не работал. Фонтан ровно посередине площади. А рука… Ее можно найти не только на сувенирах, но и на рисунках, плакатах, это уже символ города.

Prachtig plein met schitterende gebouwen. Het stadhuis stond helaas in de steigers. Leuke terrassen om even te zitten.

De trots van de stad, velen weten niet wat het echte verhaal is van Brabo, wil je dat weten moet je naar het Café Den Engel en na een paar bollekes weet je het ook.

meme si la place est belle a voir je trouve honteux de recevoir une amende par la ville d'anvers car j'ai soit disant une voiture polluante Euro 6 non polluant tous ca, car j'ai une plaque francaise donc si vous devez vous rendre a anvers, il faut s'enregister, bizarrement personne n'est au courant de cette loi mais attention seul les francais sont verbaliser, les hollandais plaque etrangere peuvent circuler les francais doivent s'enregister avant ou prendre le tram qui pollue 2x plus que les voiture LAMANTABLE fuillez cette ville

It is a must see Antwerp landmark and I totally understand once you are in the square. Very unique and great story!

Famous statue in front of the town hall telling the story of how Antwerp got its name. Beautifully lit at night.

アントワープ市庁舎前のグローテ・マルクトにある像。 古代ローマの戦士シルヴィウス・ブラボーは、町で暴虐の限りをつくしていたドルオン・アンティゴーンを退治し、その手(ant)を切り取って投げた(werpen)という伝説があり、それがアントワープという町の語源になったとのこと。このブラボー像はその伝説を表しており、右手に巨人の手を持っている。

Der Brabo-Brunnen in Antwerpen befindet sich auf dem Grote Markt, mitten in der historischen Altstadt. Er zeigt den Gründungsmythos der Stadt, da der Legende nach der römische Soldat Brabo einem Riesen die Hand abgeschlagen und in die Schelde geworfen hat. Ob dies alles so stimmt sei dahingestellt, der Brunnen ist jedenfalls sehr schön und ergibt mit den wunderschönen Zunfthäusern oder der beeindruckenden Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekathedraal ein tolles Fotomotiv.

Brabo ( Brabofontein ) is a fabulous piece of architecture located in front of City Hall . The work of Jef Lambeaux and unveiled in 1887 this fountain is well detailed, looks amazing and makes for some great photographic opportunities. I love the legend, how the menacing giant called Druon would cut of the hands of ship captains who refused to pay a toll for mooring up in the harbour and throw the severed hands in to the River Scheldt until a Roman army captain called Brabo cut off the hand of the giant and threw the giants hand into the River Scheldt, a good legend that befits such a wonderful evocative statue and fountain. Easy to locate on Grote Markt, most definitely well worth checking out if your in the area.

A estátua é linda, a praça mais ainda. Com uma lenda bem interessante. Quem for conhecer a Antuérpia, não pode perder a visita!

Esta escultura se encuentra en la plaza Grote Markt, justo delante del Ayuntamiento renacentista Patrimonio de la Humanidad. Representa el momento en el que soldado romano Silvio Bravo arroja al río Escalda la mano del gigante Dragoo Antigoo, tras darle muerte. De hecho se dice que el nombre de la ciudad Amberes deriva de la expresión "arrojar la mano". La mano aparece en el escudo de la ciudad, es tb su símbolo y es un postre típico hecho con galleta y/o chocolate

This bronze fountain, completed in the 1880s, has a bit of interesting history behind it. The reason it's there is, according to some, that it symbolises the origins of the city's name. The fountain story is that a giant used to cut off the hand of any ship captain passing through the area without paying a toll, and then threw the hand into the river. However when the Roman army captain Brabo came along, he refused to pay and instead cut off the giant's hand and threw it in the river! The statue symbolises the moment when the Roman captain throws the hand into the river. The fountain, of course, bears his name. The most interesting part, though, is that a combination of Dutch words, (h)ant" (hand) and "werpen" (launch), have given Antwerp its name! Of course, there are also those who dispute this story and instead attribute Antwerp's name elsewhere. Interesting story, interesting statue and fountain. Worth a visit.

La estatua de Brabo, el soldado romano que cortó la mano al gigante y la arrojó al Escalda ha sido ya descrita previamente por otros colaboradores de Tripadvisor . Actualmente está en obras en su base, por lo que no resulta muy fotogénica.

Lekker eten, supervriendelijk personeel en een gezellig terras. Komen zeker nog terug. Voor ons was het de eerste keer maar zeker niet de laatste :-)

De Grote Markt is al helemaal ingericht voor de winter. Stalletjes met eten en drinken en de sfeer is top. Vooral 's avonds is de sfeer lekker. Gewoon rondwandelen en genieten.

La Fuente de Brabo esta situada en la Grote Markt,enfrente del ayuntamiento de Amberes.Representa a Silvius Brabo,un soldado Romano,que según cuenta la tradición y la leyenda explican el nombre de la ciudad.La leyenda cuenta que Amberes era dominada por un gigante llamado Antigoon,obligando a sus habitantes a pagar un impuesto si querían cruzar el Rio Escalda.Si no pagaban el gigante les cortaba la mano y se la arrojaba al rio.Es entonces cuando surge la figura de Brabo quien se enfrenta al gigante y acaba con su vida.Una vez muerto el gigante,Brabo le corta la mano y se la lanza al Rio,como el gigante hacia con sus victimas.Y es aquí de donde surge el nombre de Amberes que en neerlandés significa "Lanzar una Mano",convirtiendose en símbolo de la libertad para los habitantes de la ciudad.Màs alla de leyendas y tradiciones lo cierto es que seguro que vais alzar vuestra vista arriba y contemplar la estatua,situada en pleno centro histórico de Amberes justo al lado del ayuntamiento y dejaros llevar por la imaginación....y por las leyendas.

A história da estátua é muito interessante. Se é verdade, não temos certeza. Mas ficamos curiosos e fomos conhecê-la. É linda!

You are going to come to the Grote Markt anyway so may as well take a look at this statue which is based around the legend of the giant throwing the hand - how Antwerp got its name basically. Worth a photo!

A bustling square, with lots of nice shops and restaurants around the perimeter. There's some specialty beer shops where you can purchase a beer to go and then stroll around town. A great place to take pictures.

Devant l'hôtel de ville, une fontaine en bronze, au somment ce légendaire romain qui tua le géant et qui depuis lance au ciel, victorieux, la main du vaincu.

Cette fontaine qui date de 1887, est dédiée à l’histoire mythologique du soldat et guerrier romain, Silvius Brabo, qui tua le géant Druon Antigone, ou Antigoon, à Anvers. Le géant vivait près du pont sur l’Escaut et exigeait un droit de passage aux bateaux voguant sur l’Escaut. Il tranchait la main des mauvais payeurs, c’est a dire de ceux qui ne pouvaient pas payer ou qui refusaient de payer. Ce géant, pilleur de bateaux, n’arrangeait pas les affaires de la ville et il a été décidé de mettre un terme à cette tyrannie. Le légionnaire romain tua le géant et en représailles de son oppression, il lui trancha la main et la jeta dans le fleuve. La statue évoque ce geste historique du lancé de la main dans l’Escaut. Cette statue est située à Anvers, juste en face de l’Hôtel de ville, et sa particularité est que l’eau de la fontaine s’écoule directement sur les pavés de la place dans un cercle délimité autour de la statue. Ce geste serait à l'origine du nom historique de ville.

This is one of the claims to fame for Antwerp. This statue is beautiful and can be found in the Grote Markt. You will also find many souvenirs of this same statue. Yes, I bought one.

Fontana che si erge al centro della piazza del mercato proprio di fronte al palazzo del comune e commemorativa della leggenda secondo la quale il soldato romano Silvio Brabo uccise e mozzò la mano al gigante Antigoon che pretendeva diritti di passaggio sul fiume Schelda. La città deve il suo nome proprio a questo episodio leggendario. La fontana è anche molto scenografica, quando è in funzione, con una serie di piccoli zampilli che si incrociano tra loro.

Brabo en Antigone. Het standbeeld van Antigone hadden we reeds opgemerkt nabij het Steen en een bezoek aan Brabo op de Grote Markt kon dan natuurlijk ook niet ontbreken.

グローテマルクトの市庁舎の前にあります。市庁舎が改装中でブラボーの写真も残念な物となってしまいました。ブラボーがアンテゴンの手を投げようとしており、ブラボーの足元には手を切られたアンテゴンが横たわっています。私が行った時は噴水の水はでていませんでした。

Brabo is a must see when you visit the center of Antwerp. This statue represents an ancient legend of Antwerp.

Mola ver esta fuente y saber la historia de la ciudad. La leyenda de lo que hizo el tal Brabo con la mano del gigante Antigoon es digna de saber. Lástima haber encontrado el ayuntamiento en obras tapada con una lona con el propio dibujo del ayuntamiento.

Прижимистые бельгийцы решили одним махом все свои национальные легенды и символы в один фонтан запихнуть - получился такой "биг мак", что разобраться в этом наслоении образов можно только пропустив пару бокалов местного бархатного. Такое наслоение человеческих тел и их фрагментов вызвали в моей памяти ассоциации с "Чумной колонной" в Вене и фонтаном "Пожиратель детей" в швейцарском Берне. Мне кажется, уж на отходы от алмазного производства могли бы нанять какого-нибудь итальянца с врождённым чувством прекрасного и гидротехническими познаниями в обустройстве фонтанов, - нет...решили сэкономить! Какие-то невнятные струйки воды брызжут из абсолютно нелогичных мест этой свалки образов - ни тебе умыться, ни ножки помочить. Оказывается, вода здесь не обновляется, а идёт замкнутым циклом...- пить не советую! Эти жмоты даже вторую башню у Собора достраивать не стали - а чего? - и так красиво!

Está situada en la Grote Markt (Plaza Mayor) de Amberes, frente al Ayuntamiento de la ciudad. El motivo es la leyenda del nombre de la ciudad.

Een absolute aanrader voor toeristen die Antwerpen bezoeken. Vooral naar boven kijken naar de oude huizen. Prachtig.

В Антверпене есть легенда про отцов основателей города. Про великана Дрюона Антигона и как ему руки мохнатые и загребущие рубили. Повторять её не буду, это в каждом отзыве про Антверпен повторяется. И без меня найдёте и прочитаете. Так вот городские власти не придумали ничего лучше, как соорудить этому факту из замечательной жизни замечательный памятник. Поставили в виде фонтана по центру Grote Markt. Сюжет в бронзе таков, смотрим снизу вверх и наводим искусствоведческую критику: В основе конструкции три морские нимфы. --- Куда же без них. Город хоть на реке стоит, до моря бежать и бежать, но нимфы точно морские. Сюжет это особенно подчёркивает. Итак нимфы. Держат корабль. Это понятно. --- Торговля Матушка город кормит, а логистика венец её. На корабле почему-то не матросы и товары, а крепость с башнями. Такими же, как и на гербе Антверпена. Здесь тоже два вопроса. --- Как судёнышко может удержать на плаву такое количество строительных материалов, и нести корабль с грузом на вытянутых руках это разве женское дело? --- Дальше вообще круто! На одной из башен лежит отрубленная голова великана. А сам Антигон валяется, истекая кровью и сжимая левой рукой обрубок правой. --- Истинно жизнеутверждающий пейзаж. Над всей этой композицией красуется бравый солдат Брабо в позе метателя расчленёнки. Ни дать ни взять победитель Олимпийских игр по бросанию человеческих останков в длину. --- Что я там говорил про кровавый ренессанс? Антверпен в который раз подтверждает своё звание. Хотя знаете, я бы в сюжетную канву фонтана Брабо включил бы больше натуралистичности. --- Литься из обрубков головы и рук должна не вода, а кровь. Ну или хотя бы слегка подкрашенная розовая водичка... Разглядеть сей шедевр в полный рост мы не смогли. Потому что в день нашего посещения город готовился к какому-то празднику. А апогеем народных гуляний должен был стать концерт на Grote Markt. По этому поводу по всей площади поставили сборно-разборные трибуны, которые и перегородили всё мыслимое и немыслимое пространство. По горизонтали и в объёме. Вид площади был окончательно загублен и оставаться дольше на ней не было никакого смысла. --- Двигаем дальше. Здесь всё равно ловить больше нечего...

The statue is part of Antwerps history and folklore and a must-see in the historic city center. Unfortunately, very often the fountain doesn't work and the statue on its own is less spectaculair. It represents the Roman soldier Brabo who throws the hand of a giant Druon Antigoon in the river Schelde. Translated into Dutch 'handthrowing' is 'handwerpen'. If you corrupt that, you get Antwerpen. So he represents the legend of the name of the city. The square itself is one of the place to be to sit on a terrace watching people pass by. It's where the market is, some (music) events and of course -in the back of Brabo- the city hall, with the mayors office. The place to see and be seen.

Het standbeeld van de hand werpende Brabo staat in het midden van de prachtige grote markt. Omgeven door het mooie stadhuis en de oude herenhuizen .

Очень красивый фонтан,появившийся на центральной площади рядом с Ратушей ровно 130 лет назад,рассказывает прекрасную легенду.Когда-то на месте современного города были владения злобного великана Друона Антигона. Каждый, кто проплывал по реке Шельде, должен был заплатить ему дань. Тех же людей, которые отказывались ему платить, кровожадный великан жестоко наказывал, он отрубывал несчастным руки и бросал их в реку.И вот нашелся римский воин Брабо,который победил великана и сам отрубил ему руку.Мне статуя очень понравилась

Brabo stands in the centre of the Grote Markt, holding a giant hand aloft, according to folklore ithe river Schelde was controlled by the giant Antigon requiring a toll payment. Bravo challenged him cut off his hand and threw it in the river, in Flemish “hand werpen “ , “ throw hand” hence the name Antwerpen

When this Josef Lambeaux’s commissioned work was unveiled, apparently the populace was astonished by it..and not in a good way! From historical accounts, it was considered grotesque, garish, and lewd….and like some of his other works, controversial and a huge waste of money. I guess similar sentiments are probably echoed today about some modern sculptures! But in its day, the complete nudity of all the figures, their stance and the general scene was not well received by many. This bronze creation is called the Brabo fountain, named after Silvius Brabo, a mythical Roman soldier who apparently killed a giant called Druon Antigoon, cut off his hand and tossed it into the river; hence the depiction of him doing this at the top of the sculpture. Lambeaux’s claim to fame was the ability to portray force and motion in his works and this is no exception! He was clearly a gifted artist. It’s a pity he didn’t live to see the wide embrace and appreciation of his sculpture many decades later which is now so well-loved and inimitable.

Mitten auf dem Grote Markt, dem Herz Antwerpens steht dieser schöne, nach dem tapferen Römer Brabo benannte Brunnen. Dieser besiegte einen Riesen, der allen vorbeifahrenden Händlern Wege- zoll abknöpfte. Für den Fall, dass dieser nicht geleistet wurde, hackte er ihnen jeweils eine Hand ab. Angeblich lässt sich daraus der Name Antwerpen ableiten. Eine schöne David/Goliath-Geschichte, aber vor allem ein schön gestalteter Brunnen.

Я обожаю льющуюся воду - водопады, фонтаны, особенно такие красивые. Фотографии получились не очень, так как был яркий майский день и засветы мешают передать красоту этого фонтана, который является украшением этой площади. Необычность этого фонтана ещё и в том, что нет резервуара вокруг фонтана , где обычно собирается вода. Вокруг фонтана есть подсветка, хотелось бы увидеть его ночью.

Этот фонтан в центре Гроте Маркт, кажется, существует тут давно, но, оказывается, он появился лишь в конце XIX-го века и символизирует одну из местных легенд про великана. Без него площадь смотрелась бы гораздо проще.

A statue depicting the founding story of Antwerp which is hard to miss in the Grote Markt. It's very pretty and iconic in the city. It gets a little hidden when to Market is on, but well worth seeing.

Фонтан на центральной площади Антверпена (там же находится здание городской ратуши), обязательно к посещению!

While walking in Antwerpen we saw this impressive statue Brabo. Great to photograph and on a beautiful location too. I like it when a statue has space around.

Nice statue on the market square, not a must see, but one you will surely see when you are in Antwerp anyway, just a bit surprised to find that it has it’s own listing.

Maybe I’m missing something, but it’s just a statue. It’s nice but I’ve seen plenty that are nicer. I guess because there's a story behind it, it makes it worth a very quick stop.

Brabo is a cool monument/ fountain that looks absolutely amazing,located in the Grote Markt it shows the Roman soldier Brabo throwing the severed hand of the giant Druon Antigoon away ,this is were Antwerp got it's name . It's a superb looking piece of architecture that makes for some great photographic opportunities. Well worth checking out.

Another iconic sculpture of Jef Lambeaux, best known for his colossal white marble bas-relief 'The Human Passions' in the Victor Horta pavilion in Brussels. And the legend of the Roman soldier Silvius Brabo and the giant Antigoon lives on forever.

I read so much about the old city centre of Antwerp and the Brabo monument. Coming face to face with this monument that encapsulates the legend behind founding of Antwerp is a memorable event. Especially considering the journey that brought me here took months and months of planning. The Brabo monument enhances the beauty of the Grote Markt which is surrounded by the majestic town hall, the guild halls and the monumental buildings.

Brabo, the mythological founder of Antwerp, is a big statue on the old market place with its many beautiful old buildings. Here you get an impression of the Old City at its best.

An important landmark in Antwerp - Grote Markt van Antwerpen. The Brabo statue with the giant's hand. Do not miss this when you visit Grote Markt van Antwerpen.

Whenever you come to Antwerp you should visit the Grote Markt with the famous statue of Brabo and his legend about the name of the city. And when there, look around because this market place is really beautiful! And no, you don't have to be a citizen of Antwerp to admit the beauty of this spot ...

Visit for sure this symbol of the story of the name of -Antwerp. The Romain Captain punished the gigant who terrorized the ships for money, by cutting his hand and trowel it in the river. Hand weren't in Flemish became Antwerpen...

The impressive Brabo fountain sits in front of Antwerp's Town Hall. Based on folklore involving a Roman soldier, who's shown atop the fountain throwing the severed hand of a giant. It's believed that the name Antwerp has it's origins in the Legend. On a windy day, if you're too close to the fountain, you'll most likely get sprayed.

This is probably the most famous statue of Antwerp, and the official symbol of the city. It refers to the legend of a roman soldier, called silvius Brabo, who killed the giant Druon Antigoon, cut off his hand and threw it in the river Schelde . The giant demanded toll of anyone that wanted to use the river and cut off a hand of those who refused to pay. The legend also states that this was the origin of the name of the city, because "hand werpen" means "throwing a hand" ... The statue , which is actually a fountain, was erected in 1887 . Personally I don't think it's particularly nice, but it has great importance for the city and its residents

My home city has the Washington Monument and the Capitol Buildings for its symbols, Brabo seems to be one for Antwerp! Located at the center of Grote Market, it is easy to find! Near by are the Stadhuis, Tourist Office, the Cathedral, restaurants and shops.

This is a statue with an interesting legend attached which you can see in other recent reviews. Given that Antwerpen supposedly means 'hand throwing' this Brabo legend re the severed hand is where the name of the city and its people comes from, no doubt explaining their attachment to it. It is also apparently a fountain although in the four days we've been here there has been so many activities in the square that it has obviously been turned off which is disappointing. We have three more days, so fingers crossed! If you're in Antwerp as a tourist you'll inevitably see this statue of Brabo and the giant's hand as it's part of the key suite of tourist attractions around the Cathedral. A lovely area and a nice legend for an interesting piece of public art.

just another statue of some important city icon. during the day makes a fountain, better go day and night as city lights change the viewing

Definitely go into this marketplace to see the statue and surrounding architecture. Beautiful area. So many people around, they will gladly take your picture. Park for free about 10 minutes south.

nice square around Brabo, nice story behind it, but not gonna tell you, you have to visit and ask a guide or a local to explain, ..oretty interesting

The statue of Brabo stands in the middle of Grote Markt. It is a green man (oxidised copper probably) holding a hand. The story goes that there was once a giant who demanded money from people who wished to cross a bridge over the river Scheldt. OIf they refused to pay the giant would cut off their hand and throw it into the river. Brabo was a Roman soldier who killed the giant and cur off his hand. When we were there there was a pop festival; hundreds of people, lots of noise which did somewhat spoil the ambience of the square which had to be roped off the police due to the numbers of the crowds.

The legend that Brabo, a Roman, killed a giant that was charging people a toll to cross the river, is represented by this statue. If people did not pay the toll, the giant cut off their hand. Brabo cut off the giants hand and threw it. The story is later used to describe how Antwerp got its name (hand throwing). Very cool story and fountain! There is also a statue of a hand in Antwerp! Just wished we had not been there during market when the water is turned off. Worth a look on a walking tour!

It is a great statue that depicts the city's history. Remember that it is a fountain! When we first saw it, there was a market going on so there was no water flowing. Imagine our surprise to see the water flowing from the severed hand, the stump where the hand was, and the neck after decapitation. It's fabulous!

This huge statue in front of the town hall with a dismembered hand about to be thrown depicts an interesting legend do find out about it and then you can admire the monument in this stunning cobbled square

Well worth a look if in the area. Spend 10 mins there and people watch. Not worth seeking out if not nearby.

The statue of Silvius Brabo is not the most obvious monument. How often can you find a dismembered-hand-throwing statue related to an ancient legend in the very center of a city? Do have a read about the legend behind!

Seeing the breathtaking architecture of years gone by is such a privilege. This square is so beautiful with the cobbled paths, statues, restaurants and shops - so much history and definitely not to be missed.

Silvius Brabo was the first Belgium soldier for fair taxation and the statue erected in front of Antwerp Town Hall was made on his memory. The Square was always crowded with people, both day and night. Anyway, this should be a historical site good for activities by local residents.

Silvius Brabo is the first in the history of the Netherlands and Belgium a fighter for fair taxation. According to legend, at the mouth of the Scheldt giant Antigonus collected tribute from passing ships. It was so great that, allegedly, standing with their feet on both banks. If the captain didn't want to pay or didn't do it on time, he cut off his hand and threw it into the Scheldt. Brabo did the same thing by Antigone. It gave its name to Antwerp, as "ant" in Flemish - hand and "werpen" - throw. The legend shows the historical truth is that fair trade, and taxes set by force. Remember it is possible and is the case across the channel, when the English king Charles I paid with his head, literally for unauthorized Parliament raising taxes.Although given that Brabo was according to legend by the nephew of Gaius Julius Caesar, it was rather the fight against racketeering. The monument itself is somewhat reminiscent of its style and composition the Salvador Dali's painting "Premonition of civil war".Although given that the sculpture was built by Jef Lambeaux in 1887, it is , rather, the premonition of Dali hisself.. Functionally, the symbol of Antwerp is a fountain, but without a pool is a closed loop.

However it is important as this is how Antwerp got its name from Brabo throwing the giants hand into the river. You find this out from a guided tour though as no information in the square

This is the historical center of Antwerp and it is beautiful...great photos for the family vacation album...but more importantly it is the statue of Silvius Brabo the mythical Roman soldier who slew the giant cut off his hand and threw it in the river and became the local hero. It is located right in front of Antwerp City Hall (which is also has nice architecture).

The Brabo statue is a beautiful statue/fountain in the Grote Markt in front of the Town Hall. It's a great spot for a touristy picture and in warm weather a place for the kids to play.

A grand statue with all sorts of hidden messages, in the center of the Grand Place, across City Hall. Get a local guide to tell you more interesting stories.

Grote Markt Antwerpen and Brabo... one of the most beautiful places in Antwerpen to visit.. No traffic allowed, and one very good tip I can give you.. look up! Almost all architecture is finished in gold, exquisit!

This statue depicts the origin of the name of the city. Hand Werpen means,, inn Flemish, throwing a hand. The statue depicts Brabo, having cut off the hand of an enemy, thowing the hand in the river.

The statue of Brabo has been in Antwerp for a long time ... the story goes that once upon a time there was a giant who asked toll from all ships that wanted to pass over the river Scheldt. People who could not pay had a hand cut of. A roman soldier Brabo ended this abuse by cutting of the hand of the giant, while he was sleeping, and threw the hand in the river. Thats the story, you can find more info at the tourist information on the Grote Markt.

Wonderful statue and an amazing legend. Antwerp is a fantastic city and a visit to the statue of Brabo is a must. There is usually some kind of music going on in the evenings in the square.

The city of Antwerp is very nice to stroll arround, nice buildings, bars and restaurants and some cute shops to buy some presents. We've been shopping all saturday and had a great time. Also the city hall looks nice.

One of the best fountains in Europe. Huge and unique, it is one of the best things I ever saw in my life. Interesting also the history of its main character, the warrior who freed the city from a giant. This fountain is probably the biggest example of how rich and important this city has always been.

Silvius Brabo which is a mythical Roman soldier who is said to have killed a giant. Very beautiful statue in front of the Antwerp City Hall. Legendary Statue of Antwerp.

Silvius Brabo is a mythical Roman soldier who is said to have killed a giant, who was asking money from people who wanted to pass the bridge over the river Scheldt. If people did not give him money, he would then cut their hand and throw to the river. To this respect Brabo became a legend and best spot to honor him was the Grote Markt, surrounded by the remarkable buildings and the City Hall. Definitely spend some time to shoot nice photos. Scenery is ideal both daytime and night. Grote Markt, the city's main square, is worth a visit!

Old city squares that is. Flanked by churches and other buildings in perfect condition. Very few tourists mid morning when I was there. Interestingly they were setting up for the Trials worlds - would have been great o have watched had the diary permitted. Brabo is a 'nice to have' but it is not the highlight.

You need the visit Brabo and ask for the history behind it, people will love to explain it to you for sure!

Even into the seventeenth century, Antwerp was often written as ‘Hantwerpen’. According to the legend, at the beginning of our era, there was a giant Druoon Antigoon on the Scheldt river. This giant took a heavy toll from each passing shipmaster. Those who refused to pay had a hand chopped off. But this ended when a Roman soldier, Silvius Brabo, slew the giant. Brabo cut off a hand of Antigoon and threw it into the Scheldt river. In Dutch, ‘hant’ means hand, like you could guess, and ‘werpen’ means to throw. Hence: Hantwerpen. The H disappeared, Antwerp remained. The legendary liberator Brabo stands on the Grote Markt since 1887.

Silvius Brabo is a mythical Roman soldier who is said to have killed a giant, and by this would have created the name Brabant. Later this story was also used to explain the name Antwerp (meaning hand throwing). Brabo once killed a giant, called Druon Antigoon, who asked money from people who wanted to pass the bridge over the river Scheldt. When they didn't want to or couldn't pay, he cut off their hand and threw it in the river. Because of this Brabo also removed the hand of the giant, and threw it into the river. This mythical story is still shown by the statue in front of the Antwerp City Hall.

This market is very romantic during the evening time when all the lights are on, especially during a typical cold rainy day it gives a special image and atmosphere which is typical for this market place. During the day it looks very different. You do not want to drive with all the pedestrians walking around and taking pictures of the statue. Great place with a multitude of cafes. Most of them are covered outside.

The statue, just in front of the town hall, is in a great setting. the story of Brabo is told well by another reviewer so i shall just add that the fountain is a photo opportunity par excellence. Despite the grey weather, the statue still had some touristic draw.

The statue of Brabo tells the story of the Giant who controlled the Scheldt River. If you were unwilling to pay the toll he would cut off your hand. One day a sailor (Silvius Brabo said to be the nephew of Julius Caesar) challenged the Giant to a dual. Brabo won and cut off the Giant's head and hand. He threw the hand into the water…Flemish for hand throw or "handwerpen". That is how Antwerp got its name.

Nice crowdy place with lots of places to drink 0.25 Belgian beer in hot weather and look around. The city overall is beautiful and nice to visit and also live here.

As the title states it is a beautiful statue set in the midst of a beautiful setting of the Stadhuis, Cathedral and many excellent shops and cafes

One of the interesting things to see in the city center of Antwerp is the Brabo fountain situated in the centre of Grote Markt. Designed and installed (1883-1887) by Jef Lambeaux, this fountain is of the mythical Roman soldier who slayed the giant named Antigoon It is a interesting monument depicting the moment when Brabo threw the dead giant's hand into the river. Brabo is standing on a small castle which is being supported by mermaids. Several animals, including a dragon decorate the base of the fountain. It is a neat fountatin for those who enjoying seeing these type attractions during their travels. Note: During our March visit the water sprouts were expectedly not turned on. This is something you should be able to enjoy during the warmer months of the year when the fountain is functioning.

If you'll go the the Brabo, you can also see the Grote Markt (market on which the Brabo is placed) and the Townhall of Antwerpen. From this place you can reach many other attractions quick by foot.

You will find Brabo if you're on our magnificent Grand Place. He throws the severed hand of the giant Antigoon in the Schelde and made so free transit in the harbor.

This square probably one from the most picturesque places in Antwerpen. You can stop here when you tired and enjoy this place. Nice place for memory photos.

The statue of Brabo tell the story of the Giant who controlled the river. If you were unwilling to pay the toll he would cut off your hand. One day a sailor, Silvius Brabo, challenged the Giant to a dual. Brabo won and cut off the Giant's head and hand. He threw the hand into the water, which is Flemish for hand throw or "handwerpen". That is how Antwerp got it's name.

Important insight into the legends of Antwerp. Charlming seal, among the other animals and birds. Nothing else really to say, but don't just walk past it!

Beautiful very large statue of Roman warrior Brabo holding up the hand of a giant. It is situated in the center of the Great Market Square in old Antwerp. Guild Halls on one side and Town Hall on another. You'll see a dragon on the base and Brabo holding up the severed hand aloft.

This attraction is a UNESCO world heritage, and it fully deserves it. The buildings surrounding the square, the statue in the middle explaining the city's name, all are just great!

If you go to Antwerpen this is a sculpture that you can't miss. Located in front of the City Hall. Nice add to the center. Visited twice for the past few years. Great city that is well worth to visit. Plenty of restaurants in the Grote Markt that you can sit and enjoy the view.

A amazing fountain that shows the young Roman soldier Brabo throwing the severed hand of the mythical giant Druon Antigoon into the Schieldic, it is located at the grote markt, visited last year

You're in the Grotemarkt, so Brabo is pretty difficult to miss. A nice piece of sculpture and a landmark of the area. There are two Irish pubs nearby, so once you've finished marveling at Brabo you can cool down with a pint of the black stuff.

The statue is associated with a myth of a Roman soldier defeating a giant. It stands in Grote Markt and has a fountain. Although the statue is very symbolic to Antwerp, it is not an old one. It was sculptured in the 19th century. You will simply pass by it when you stroll in the heart of old Antwerp.

Legend has it that a giant used to live in Antwerp and used to kill anyone who passed by it. A hero named Brabo came, killed the giant. He cut off the giant's hand and threw it in the ocean giving Antwerp its name. The Brabo Fountain is arguably the most important landmark in Antwerp. Along with the Train Station, Ruben's house and the famous Cathedral of Our Lady this is a must visit place if you are in Antwerp. The fountain is located at the city center depicting Brabo's win over the giant who lies at his feet surrounded by various sea creatures. You can shop in the market around this landmark, or can settle down and have some nice food and wine in the various cafes overlooking the fountain. Don't forget to take a selfies.

The main statues placed right in the center of the city, just in front of the cathedral. Brabo as far as I know he was a local hero here, in fact he's depicted holding a huge hand just ripped off from a giant which was defeated to defend the city from the tyranny of this enemy. However good spot where to get magnificent pictures.

I have always found that this water fountain is the main starting point for our site tour around this lovely city! It is located in front of the city hall & very close to the lovely historic church. The tourists & locals can enjoy this area where the shops & restaurants can be enjoyed by all!

On first glance a visitor could not guess what the importance of this fountain in the main market square in front of the Town Hall is. It tells the story of a young Roman soldier cutting off the hand of the feared mythical giant Druon Antigoon who lived in the river guarding a bridge and demanding tolls from passing ships. For those who could not afford or refused to pay the toll the giant would cut off their hands and through them in the river. Gruesome. The hand is a symbol of the city and the meaning behind the city's name.

Brabo fountain sits in Grote Markt,it is a great photo opportunity, it is in the heart of the old city, surrounded by the Town Hall and other amazing looking buildings There are plenty of small cafes to take a rest whilst admiring the views, only a 3 minute walk from Groenplaats

The fountain, by itself is underwhelming. However given its location in the Grote Market, flanked by architectural buildings, this place is worth visiting. There is a history attached to the fountain and the photo opportunities are good and scenic.

The story of the hero Brabo, according to the Antwerp legend is cute. The statue itself isn't too impressive, but could be photographed with nice backgrounds.

The whole square with the fountain is very pretty. The fountain is the place which atracts tourists' attention, to take pictures.

A nice artesian well situated in Grote Markt,in front of Stadhuis(City Hall).A lot of pubs and restaurants nearby.

It's a normal statue with a fountain, but the story of Brabo and the city is really interesting, you must hear it.

Have a look at this impressive monument. The brave Roman soldier Brabo is throwing the hand of the Giant Druoon Antigoon into the river Schelde. Thus freeing the ships from paying high taxes when entering the city. Try to find the hand .... of which the name Antwerpen (hand werpen = hand throwing) originates -)

It's just a statue, the fun part is the story of how Antwerp got it's name. The statue is great with the city hall on the background and surrounded by wonderful and beautiful houses .

Nothing special but it is a part of Antwerp, lkie de Meir, De Keyserlei, De Groenplaats etc... Although I prefer my native city Gent, which is more beautiful, cosy, nice and everything reachable on walking distance.

The fountain is situated on the Market of Antwerp surrounded with beautiful guildhouses.

This is a sight to see when in antwerp as all sights are close together (cathedral, city hall, steen, main square)

Very nice place to visit at the Grote markt. Read the interesting explanation about the name Antwerpen coming from "Hand werpen" meaning trowing the hand.