De Palingbeek

Outdoor Museum

This serene park hides a dark secret: it was once the site of intense fighting during World War I. Today, visitors can stroll through the tranquil landscape, unaware of the battles that once raged here. The park’s centerpiece is a large crater, a legacy of the explosive warfare that scarred the area. While the site is now a peaceful retreat, it serves as a poignant reminder of the war’s devastating impact.

 

© (1-3) Westtoer; (4) Archive of In Flanders Fields Museum

Information

Vaartstraat 7
BE–8902 Ieper

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GPS coordinates

50.82249, 2.90622
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