La Petite Sablon, Brussels, Belgium   Return to the index page

The Sablon is located in one of the most prestigious and attractive areas in Brussels.  The small park is filled with statues representing the heroes who fought against the Spanish tyranny or intellectuals and scientists from the 16th century.  It is also ringed with statues representing the trade unions from the region.

View from the entrance to this small park.

Statues around the outside of the park represent the various trade unions of the area.

More of the trade union statues along the front of the park.

One of the trade union statues

Another trade union statue

Still more trade union statues along the side of the park.

The central fountain in the park

The statues inside the park represent the heros who fought against the Spanish tyranny, intelectuals and scientists.

A view from the back of the park back toward the entrance.