The Izjer Tower seen through the Pax Gate, Dixmuide
Listed as an International Peace Centre, the Tower is a symbol of Flemish Nationalism which came to a head during the First World War. The Towers history goes back to the 18th Century. The letters AVVVK on the Tower stand for Alles Voor Vlanderen. Vlanders Voor Kristus - All for Flanders. Flanders for Christ. The Celtic Cross headstones in the Tower grounds carry the AVVVK symbol and were designed by the Flemish artist Joe English. The Tower has different exhibitions on different floors and there are marvellous views over the whole countryside from the top
Picture No
13130281
Media ID
45904200
Size
4891px x 4961px
(2.9MB)
Credit
(c) Holts Battlefield Collection / Mary Evans
Source
Photograph by Tonie and Valmai Holt - Holts Battlefield Collection
Date
2016
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