Sint-Pietersplein, Ghent

It is Ghent's largest public square and a regular venue for cultural and sporting events, such as the annual Mid-Lent Fair in March.

It is directly adjacent to the Arts & Philosophy Faculty of Ghent University in the north; and leads to the Overpoort, known for its concentration of student bars, in the south.

Opposite the church and abbey is a monumental staircase leading to the adjacent Sint-Amandplein, sided by bistros and restaurants.

[3] Upon completion of the car park in 2006, the previous asphalt surface was replaced with a brown-and-grey dimension stone pavement and 18 oak trees were planted on the north side.

[2] The square stages several cultural and sporting events, such as the annual three-week-long Mid-Lent Fair, the academy year Student Kick-Off, the start and finish of the cycling classic Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, a beach volleyball tournament and open-air music concerts.