Statue fans, recognize this one? The warrior Silvius Brabo, and what he's up to here, are the reason for this city's modern day name. Can you name the city?
The answer is after the jump.
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This statue is on this city's Grote Markt, or Central Square. Legend has it (via Destination 360) that "a large giant who went by the name of Druon Antigon demanded hefty tolls from sailors who were cruising the Scheldt River. If a passing boatman was unable to pay the toll, the giant would cut of one of his hands and throw it in the river.
Having had enough of this, a Roman warrior took it upon himself to slay Antigon. Silvius Brabo was the Roman warrior’s name, and not only did he slay the giant, but he also gave him a dose of his own medicine, tossing one of his hands into the river. The Flemish word “handwerpen” translates to “throwing the hand,” which explains the theory of the city’s name."
And so the answer is ........................................................... this is Antwerp, capital of Antwerp province in the Flanders region of Belgium.
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