Nello & Patrasche Statue

Unique, worth a look

Very unique statue with an interesting story behind it, located in the square outside the cathedral. Definitely worth a look if you're visiting Antwerp.

Sad story. Beautiful statue

Researched the story of Nello and Patrasche. Beautiful story of an orphan boy and his dog. So sad but so lovely they are depicted in this thoughtful way. A lovely statue in front of the cathedral

Sharming

This statue most have he's start from a novelle from 1872. Marie Louise de la Ramée wrote a book about a dogs life with Nello. The story is not very famous in the region despite it being set in Antw...

Moving history

Original Text

The statue is built in honor of these characters of this exciting history of the surrounding area in Antwerpen.

Simple

Original Text

The basic idea, but well placed in front of the cathedral, always surrounded by children, hiding a sad legend to discover