Belgenmonument
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On Oct. 5, 1916, a proposal was sent to the Amersfoort City Council to erect a memorial as a token of appreciation for the hospitality enjoyed by Belgian refugees from World War I. The memorial was designed by the Belgian archtitect Huib Hoste. The Belgian architect Huib Hoste and the garden architect Louis van der Swaelmen realized the construction in 1917. On November 22, 1938, the monument was unveiled by Queen Wilhelmina and King Leopold III of Belgium. The carillon was installed in 1967.
Not only is the monument a sight in itself, but the generous garden with planters and fountains makes for a beautiful sight. This garden was designed by Belgian architect Louise van der Swaelmen. He designed the garden to blend perfectly with the monument and the surrounding forest area. He accomplished this with the combination between ordered and natural garden atmospheres.
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