In addition to the Yser Tower, Trench of Death, etc., the center of Diksmuide is also worth a visit. Pleasant market square, especially when the weather is nice and sunny. And "t Manneke uit de Mane: This sculpture refers to the folk almanac that was published under this name from 1881 by "De Swighende Eede" (1880), a secret society of West Flemish flamingos under the inspiring drive of Hugo Verriest. Priest Alfons Van Hee was editor-in-chief of this almanac from its founding until his death in 1903.
Gilded sculpture from 1978 after a design by sculptor Adhemar Vandroemme (Ypres) on a pedestal with the inscription: "1881 ALFONS VAN HEE AND DE SWIGHENDE EEDE 1881". Depiction of a little boy reading the almanac under the crescent moon.