Irish Peace Park (Messines, Belgium)
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General information about Irish Peace Park
The Irish Peace Park was built around a monument (a spire-topped tower) in memory of Irish casualties in World War I. The tower was inaugurated after an 11 a.m. ceremony on Nov. 11, 1998, by President Mary McAleese of Ireland, Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom and King Albert II of Belgium.
This site was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in September 2023.
Visitor tips Irish Peace Park
General tips:
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Tip 1: when you are in Messines, be sure to climb the tower of St. Nicholas Church. This was made accessible in the framework of the Horizon 2025 project of the Province of West Flanders.
Tip 2: The Irish Peace Park is right next to the "The Nest" play and picnic area. Among other things, there is a nice viewpoint.
Geographical information
Address: Chaussée d'Armentières, Mesen, West Flanders, Belgium
Geographical coordinates:
– Google Maps: Latitude = 50.7595504 – Longitude = 2.8923675
– Open Street Maps: Latitude = 50.759804 – Longitude = 2.895261
– Altitude h = 42 m
Indication of Irish Peace Park on:
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Route to Irish Peace Park: Route via Google Maps
Meteo
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8° | 8°°C | 0.2 mm | 20% | 21 Km/h | 88 % | 993 mb |
Starry sky above Irish Peace Park
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