Monument Jan Frans Willems: A Tribute to Literary Heritage

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving, head towards Ghent from your current location in West Flanders. Use the E17 motorway for the fastest route. Once you reach Ghent, take the exit toward 'Sint-Pietersnieuws' and follow the signs for the city center. After entering the city, look for parking options. A recommended parking area is 'Parking Vrijdagmarkt,' which is a short walk from the monument. From there, head south on Vrijdagmarkt and continue onto the street until you reach the Statue of Jan Frans Willems located at coordinates 51.0533329, 3.7255941.

• Public Transportation

  For public transportation, you can take a train to Ghent from various locations in West Flanders. Once you arrive at Ghent St. Peter's Station, exit the station and head to the tram stop. Take tram line 1 or 4 towards 'Sint-Pieters' and get off at 'Korenmarkt.' From Korenmarkt, it's about a 10-minute walk to the monument. Head south on Korenmarkt, then turn left onto Sint-Veerleplein, and continue until you reach the Statue of Jan Frans Willems at coordinates 51.0533329, 3.7255941.

• Walking

  If you are already in the center of Ghent, you can easily walk to the Monument Jan Frans Willems. Use a map application on your smartphone for precise directions. Start from the Gravensteen Castle, head south on Sint-Veerleplein, and then continue walking straight until you reach the monument at coordinates 51.0533329, 3.7255941.