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Situated in the center of De Markt square in Bruges, Belgium, the monument of Jan Breydel and Pieter de Coninck honors two legendary figures from the Flemish resistance against French rule in the early 14th century. Erected in 1887, the statue stands proudly above a stone pedestal adorned with coats of arms and carvings. The bronze sculpture depicts the two heroes holding a flag, symbolizing unity and defiance. Behind the monument, colorful Flemish-style buildings with stepped gables and national flags enhance the historical atmosphere. This monument is a cultural landmark and a symbol of local pride and independence.