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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
| Mon | 06:00 – 22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 06:00 – 22:00 |
| Wed | 06:00 – 22:00 |
| Thu | 06:00 – 22:00 |
| Fri | 06:00 – 22:00 |
| Sat | 06:00 – 22:00 |
| Sun | 06:00 – 22:00 |
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What’s nearby
Parc du Cinquantenaire is known as Jubelpark.
1 min walk · 72 m
Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and Military History
3 min walk · 212 m
4.5
Art & History Museum
3 min walk · 253 m
Pavilion of Human Passions
4 min walk · 285 m
Robert Schuman.
4 min walk · 287 m
Église Saint-Dominique - Sint-Dominicuskerk
4 min walk · 296 m
Autoworld Museum
4 min walk · 307 m
4.6
Maison Cauchie - Cauchiehuis is a notable architectural site in Brussels.
6 min walk · 482 m
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