Identifier: belgiumandholland00karl (find matches)
Title: Belgium and Holland. Handbook for travellers
Year: 1891 (1890s)
Authors: Karl Baedeker (Firm)
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Publisher: Leipsic : K. Baedeker
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at burial-ground of Paris, either in extent or in the interest ofthe monuments, A small chapel here contains the tomb of thesinger Malibran (d. 1836), adorned with a statue in marble by Geefs.The curious Galeries Funeraires in the S. part of the cemetery,resembling catacombs, were constructed a few years ago. The new street passing the E. side of the church and skirtingthe royal garden and park (generally closed; celebrated hot-houses)ascends to the (20 min.) Montagne du Tonnerre (197 ft.), an emi-nence crowned with the Monument of Leopold I., erected in 1880.The statue of the king, by W. Geefs, is surmounted by a lofty Gothiccanopy resting on massive round pillars, somewhat in the style ofthe Albert Memorial in London. A winding stair ascends to tliebaseof the spire, whence a fine view (evening-light best) is obtained ofLaeken and of Brussels, with the conspicuous dome of the newPalais de Justice. — The monument is surrounded with pleasure-grounds ; to the W. lies the Ferme Royale.
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