Albert I, the belgian King Soldier of World War One Yser West Front

King Albert I statue in middle of rotunda shape memorial of the World War One constructed in Nieuwpoort beach resort on the banks of Yser River

 (Browse the collection : West Flanders Province time lapse and video stock footage)

The King Albert monument was constructed on initiative and with the support of the war veterans of the First World War. The banks of the Ijzer were chosen for it, because of the important role this river played during the war. The memorial dates from 1938 and was designed by Julien de Ridder. Karel Aubroeck is the sculptor. The monument is circular and has a diameter of 30m. Twenty columns made of brick from the Ijzer valley carry a ring girder with a periphery of 100m, above a cross-shaped terrace.

(Flanders Fields)

King Albert I is known as the King Soldier. Indeed, during the First World War, from 1914, he took command of the army in the field. After the war, King Albert I ordered very important reforms (positive changes for the people) in Belgium: the introduction of universal suffrage (giving the voting right to all men, regardless of their wealth), the equality of the two national languages and the improvement of working conditions for all.

(Monarchie.be)

A seaside city in the province of West Flanders, Nieuwpoort is one of the best places to go in Belgium. It’s a beautiful destination where the best of history and nature walk hand-in-hand. With an old medieval center and a thriving resort side referred to as Nieuwpoort Bad, this city attracts myriad visitors. No wonder that it is often considered one of the best beach resorts in Belgium. The staketsel, the marina, the vismijn, and the West Front Newport are some of the must-visit places here.

(Paulina on the road)