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Jacob van Artevelde

Sculpture

πŸ‘ Nice statue at the center of the friday market square People often mention statue,


Address

Vrijdagmarkt 12, 9000 Gent, Belgium

Website

historiek.net

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (160 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours

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  • 3/5 BradJill 5 years ago on Google β€’ 4378 reviews
    The Jacob van Artevelde monument is located in the centre of Vrijdagmarkt in the Historic City Centre of Bruges. This is the works of Ghent sculptor DeVigne-Quyo (1863). Here you find a bronze statue of Flemish patriot, anti-French statesmen and politician from Ghent during early 14th century, standing proudly and pointing forward and to the right. He is in military attire with belted swords. The statue stands upon a pedestal decorated with various guild coats of arms and surrounded by four female figures. It is an interesting monument composition and worth spending a few minutes to enjoy if planning to spend time at Vrijdagmarkt during your visit to Ghent.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Albrecht C. 5 years ago on Google β€’ 1019 reviews
    Gent is also know as the β€œArteveldestad” (City of Artevelde). According to some stories, the statue points to the place he was murdered.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Renz L. 1 year ago on Google β€’ 745 reviews
    Nice statue at the center of the friday market square
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 3/5 Kian N. 5 years ago on Google β€’ 215 reviews
    Ok for taking some photos!
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 David C. 5 years ago on Google β€’ 138 reviews
    Yes, he looks like Columbus, with a raised hand extended to the horizon, but he is Artevelde, the Wise Man, a Flemish politician that sought for the prosperity of Ghent.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 R2Di2 1 year ago on Google β€’ 507 reviews
    Street artist, wow 🀩

  • 4/5 Hashim F. 7 months ago on Google β€’ 413 reviews
    Nice beautiful square with a nice statue in the centre.

  • 2/5 A. A. 4 years ago on Google β€’ 388 reviews
    Nothing significant really except for the market on the weekends.

  • 5/5 Rajpar M. 4 years ago on Google β€’ 343 reviews
    Nice place to take a picture and enjoy some food in near restaurants.

  • 3/5 jeff h. 5 years ago on Google β€’ 233 reviews
    statue of the well connected tax collector dominates the Vrijdagmarkt square

  • 3/5 George On t. 4 years ago on Google
    The Jacob van Artevelde monument is located in the centre of Vrijdagmarkt in the Historic City Centre of Bruges. This is the works of Ghent sculptor DeVigne-Quyo

  • 5/5 despicable x. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice structures


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