Statue of Grace Kelly of Monaco in Oostende

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Recently, I discovered a very interesting link between Oostende, a city located near the North Sea in Belgium and the Principality of Monaco.

Walking in Oostende, I suddenly saw a statue, which immediately caught my attention. It was a statue of Grace Kelly, the former princess of Monaco and mother of the current head of state of Monaco: Prince Albert II.

I asked myself the question why Oostende in Belgium had such a statue  of Grace Kelly. It really has a wonderful history.

Grace Kelly Monaco Oostende



Some royal history

The statue of Grace Kelly is located on the Monacoplein (Monacosquare) in Oostende, near the Casino and the Leopold II Avenue and the Langestraat.

This square was created between 1960 and 1965, after Oostende and Monaco became twinning 'cities' in 1958.

The statue of Grace Kelly was made by Josyanne Vanhoutte. It was unveiled on 18 June 2008 by Prince Albert II of Monaco. This took place on the 50th anniversary of the twinning Oostende-Monaco.

Mrs. Rosette Porta-Peeters, Consul General of Monaco and her husband, Felix Porta, honorary judge offered the statue to the city of Oostende.

Statue Grace Kelly of Monaco in Oostende



Why a christmas destination?

Well, due to its location, Oostende is very popular among tourists from the United Kingdom. They celebrate christmas with friends already at the end of November in Oostende.



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Location: 8400 Oostende, België

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