Paul de Smet de Naeyerplein, Urban park in Sint-Pietersaalst neighborhood, Ghent, Belgium.
The Paul de Smet de Naeyerplein features gravel paths winding through an oval-shaped layout with several bronze statues and chestnut trees.
The park grounds served as the central square during the 1913 World Exhibition, where Count Paul de Smet de Naeyer acted as honorary chairman.
The park houses three bronze monuments, including the Ros Beiaard statue group depicting the legendary Four Sons of Aymon on horseback.
The renovated park, reopened in June 2023, spans an area equivalent to seven football fields and hosts monthly flea markets during summer weekends.
German forces attempted to seize bronze statues for war materials during World War I, but the Ros Beiaard statue remained due to its weight.
Location: Ghent
GPS coordinates: 51.03167,3.71778
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:44
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