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Parc du Cinquantenaire

Park4.6 · 40 6054.3 · 2 459≈ 1 h 8 minFree entry

A monumental 30-hectare public park anchoring Brussels' European Quarter, commissioned by King Leopold II in 1880 to mark the 50th anniversary of Belgian independence. Its centerpiece is a colossal triple triumphal arch crowned by a bronze quadriga representing Brabant. Flanking horseshoe arcades house three major national cultural institutions: the Royal Military Museum, the Autoworld car museum, and the Art Museum.

Highlights

  • Monumental triple triumphal arch topped by a bronze quadriga
  • Museum cluster housing Autoworld, Military, and History collections
  • Grand formal promenades and expansive lawns popular for picnics

Opening hours

Mon06:00 – 22:00
Tue06:00 – 22:00
Wed06:00 – 22:00
Thu06:00 – 22:00
Fri06:00 – 22:00
Sat06:00 – 22:00
Sun06:00 – 22:00

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