Statues in Belgium

This statue of the Virgin and Child is said to have miraculously changed its position during the 1692 earthquake.

A pair of iconic characters from the local newspaper argue over pet snails.

Belgium's national heroine turned spy sacrificed her life to combat German occupation.

Known as "The Spewer," this bizarre fountain has an even stranger urban legend behind it.

A largely overlooked statue that may commemorate the first publication of 'Don Quixote' outside of Spain.

Forget the hearse ‘cause he’s forever immortalized in a Belgian city where AC/DC performed a secret gig that pushed them forward.

A bronze statue of the fictional character nicknamed "Mrs. Hat" from a beloved Belgian comedy.

This statue of a studious young woman stands at the site of Leuven's first college to accept female students.

A shining memorial to a Belgian hero is said to bring luck to anyone who touches it.

Belgium’s famous peeing statue has worn many hats (and coats, and pants), which are on display at this small museum.

A small statue commemorates a centuries-old event that still hangs over the people of Leuven.

A tribute to smugglers and the Butter Wars.

Banished from town, this local jester concocted a clever return.

The birthplace of the titular coat and related products celebrates its claim to fame with a statue of a coat.

This interactive sculpture allows visitors to leave a message in case a friend passes by.

This heavily worn bas-relief was once an honored fertility symbol.