The centre monument of Jardin du Petit Sablon in the Upper Town is the monumental Egmont and Hornes fountain and statue arrangement. Here you see the two historical figures, walking side by side in period attire. Both were beheaded for heresy after refusing to flee the city with the arrival of the Spanish backed Duke of Alba in 1568. The monument was designed in 1864 and features an ornamental pillar with gold plated plague, Court of Egmont and Hornes coat of arms and water spouts which empty into a large basin pool. Around the Fountain are other statues and nicely landscaped shrubs and hedgerows. If you enjoy statues and monuments, Jardin du Petit Sablon also features 48 smaller figures, positioned on individually crafted pillars which surround the garden. These statues represent historic occupations and were added to the garden near the end of the 19th century. They are worth viewing as well as the Egmont Hornes Fountain at Jardin du Petit Sablon.

The Egmont and Hornes Fountain is the centrepiece of the Square du Petit Sablon gardens. It honours Lamoral, Count of Egmont, and Philip de Montmorency, the Count of Hornes, two heroes of the Dutch Revolt during the times of the Spanish Netherlands. The two were executed by the Spanish Habsburgs after a trail that was considered unjust.

The two Flemish nobles were beheaded at Brussels’ Grand Place for treason to the Spanish crown that then ruled the Low Countries. Lamoral, Count of Egmont and Philip de Montmorency, Count of Hoorn had a beef with the introduction of the Inquisition into the Netherlands by Egmont’s cousin, King Philip II, and got to hanging around with dubious characters like William of Orange. Unluckily for this day’s duo, William didn’t teach them to read the writing on the wall. After the Counts went easy on an outbreak of Protestant Iconoclasm, the Catholic king sent the hammer in the person of the Duke of Alba (or Alva). Let this long-expired generation counsel posterity to find itself elsewhere when one’s door is darkened by a man known as “the Iron Duke”. William had the wit to get out of town. Egmont and Hoorn hung around, depending on their (professedly) clean consciences.

Beautiful square where people could rest and see historical figures (statues), free of entry as well as is peaceful hide out spot from busy traffic

This is a Great spot for taking pictures

A small and beautiful park with lots of sculptures and an old history. Opposite to Notre-Dam des victories au Sablon, you cannot miss this one. Good to sit around the fountain and relax for a while. Very well maintained.

Nice place to take pause, sit down and relax :)

I don’t know who are all of this men, placed under the pillars, but the sculptures look amazing

Cute little park that is taken care of very well.

Probably the only park remaining in Brussels with proper green grass and well-maintained facilities

It's free entrance, you can visit anytime, it's so beautiful with the view of flowers blooming

Very nice spot for a picnic or rest and some history lessons. Peaceful spot.

Definitely a haven during summer. Little corner of peace.

Nice Park

Beautiful area of peace in the hustle and bustle of the Sablon area.

Beautiful fountain which is nice and peaceful

Great location for a view of Notre Dame

Nice little park

Nice place to visit.