Grote Markt

On the Grote Markt of Diksmuide, merchants have been offering their merchandise at the weekly Monday market since the 13th century. Diksmuide is also known as the Butter City. The Boterhalle and the Butter and Cheese Festivities on Whit Monday attest to this. The statue 'Het Manneke uit de Mane' (now temporarily moved to the Schoolyard) is the symbol of Flemish humor, while the statue of General Baron Jacques reminds us of the Battle of Diksmuide in 1914.