Square of Petit Sablon — Attraction in Brussels

A nice place to visit near Place du Grand Sablon is the small Jardin du Petit Sablon, just south of the Church of Blessed Lady of the Sablon.

The garden was designed by Henri Beyaert near the end of the 19th century on the grounds of the St. John Hospital Cemetery which was previously relocated. The garden is well landscaped and while somewhat bare (and cold) in December when we passed by, still a nice place to visit. You can imagine how nice the garden likely is during warmer spring and summer months.

The garden features and is somewhat centred around the impressive Egmont and Hornes Fountain, which was originally erected at the Grand Palace. It was placed here with the opening of the garden. This is an interesting monument to see. As are the various smaller statues stationed atop the tall stone pillars and wrought iron fence surrounding the garden. Here you can see 48 different figures representing historical professions. These are nice to see during visits to the garden.

In the end, we enjoyed our quick visit to Jardin du Petit Sablon, even during a cold December morning. It is a nice garden and place potentially worth adding to visitors' sightseeing itineraries when planning trips...

Square du Petit Sablon is a charming, peaceful escape in the heart of Brussels. This small, beautifully landscaped park is a masterclass in design — from its wrought iron gates to the 48 bronze statues lining the perimeter, each representing a different medieval profession. It feels like a living piece of art.

The highlight is the central fountain and the statues of the Counts of Egmont and Hornes — a quiet tribute to a powerful piece of Belgian history. The perfectly manicured hedges and blooming flower beds make it an ideal spot to take a breather, read a book, or simply enjoy the ambiance.

It’s not a tourist-packed site, which makes it all the more special. A true hidden gem that feels worlds away from the bustle...

The Jardin du Petit Sablon is lovely set of gardens in the southern part of the Sablon district. The gardens are bounded by iron fences interspersed with sculptures representing historical professions of of the middle ages such as clockmakers, tinsmiths, carpenters and many more I couldn't identify. The gardens are laid out in a very regular pattern, very much like an Italian garden. The centrepiece of the gardens is a fountain honouring two heroes of the Dutch Revolt of the Spanish Netherlands.

The gardens is just to the south of Église Notre-Dame du Sablon and worth visiting for the beautiful gardens and sculptures of...