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Rosarium and Statue in Citadelpark Ghent

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Rosarium and Statue in Citadelpark Ghent

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Rosarium and Statue in Citadelpark Ghent

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Location: Ghent, Gent, East Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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Katrien

April 14, 2022

The Citadel Park is a park in Ghent on a ridge between the Scheldt and the Leie. This city park was constructed in 1875 on the site of the Dutch citadel of Ghent, built between 1819 and 1831. The citadel, one of the largest and most modern of its time in Europe, later used as an infantry and artillery barracks, continued to function until 1870.
The citadel in Ghent had to make way for the Ghent World Exhibition in 1913. Many buildings were built to house the 1913 World Exhibition. The Floraliën Palace is undoubtedly the most famous palace. In 1930, the appearance of the park changed again, this time in the context of the centenary of Belgium's independence.
When constructing the park, use was made of the existing slopes and relics of the former citadel. Here and there parts of the casemates can still be found. The 780 trees, including a number of rare specimens, are an additional attraction for visitors with a green heart.

The park has been a protected landscape since 1984. A bunker was built under the park in 1938 in the run-up to the Second World War, but it was not ready when the Germans invaded the country. The university's botanical garden and the Ledeganck campus are located on the edge of the Citadel Park.
Source: visit.gent.be/nl/zien-doen/citadelpark

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November 3, 2025

The Citadel Park was laid out in 1875, designed by H. Van Hulle, on the site of the citadel, which was built between 1819 and 1831. The landscaped park features numerous deciduous trees, lawns and flowerbeds, wide avenues, ponds, artificial grottoes, waterfalls, rose gardens, and a pergola. Some of the park's buildings include the Museum of Fine Arts, the Feest- en Floraliapaleis (Festival and Floralia Palace), the citadel's entrance gate, the open-air theater, and the animal shelter.

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Viviane

October 16, 2024

The Citadel Park in Ghent is one of the largest and most famous parks in the city. It is located south of the historic center, near the Sint-Pieters station. The park was built on the site of a citadel, built after the Belgian Revolution to defend the city. However, the citadel was never used for military purposes, and the park was finally built in 1875.

The Citadel Park is a popular place for both locals and tourists to walk, relax or enjoy nature. The park is also home to several cultural attractions, such as the Museum of Fine Arts (MSK) and the S.M.A.K. (Municipal Museum of Contemporary Art). With its ponds, walking paths, statues and green areas, the park offers a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.

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Location: Ghent, Gent, East Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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1. Gravensteen Castle, Ghent – Graslei and Korenlei loop from Gent-Sint-Pieters

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3. Sint-Michielsbrug – Graslei and Korenlei, Ghent loop from Gent-Sint-Pieters

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