Parc Du Cinquantenaire
Parc Du Cinquantenaire
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Planned by King Leopold in the late 19th century, this park holds imposing monuments including the Triumphal Arch, Exposition Halls and the Bordiau Halls, which house the prestigious Museum of Art and History.
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- LeonhknyHong Kong, China19,604 contributionsHuge parkThis is Brussels' version of Hyde and Central parks. Parc du Cinquantenaire is a huge, lush space at the western end of the Belgian capital. A vast area of greenery, it is the place to enjoy a bit of serenity while staying in the city. The park is also adorned with the Belgian version of Ard de Triomphe and two stately museums.Visited June 2023Written June 14, 2023
- nam p140 contributionsAbsolute love itBreath taking park. Beautiful well-planned green space. Absolute enormous arch with appealing architecture and statue. You will get a lot of good photos here. A great addition is the waffle van here was really delicious at a great price.Visited July 2023Written July 5, 2023
- Li SEly, United Kingdom921 contributionsLovely vibe and eventWe visited after a visit to Autoworld - we were about to go home but heard music so checked it out. There was some sort of arts festival on, so we grabbed some beers, slushies, and waffles and chilled out on the grass. The park was immaculately clean despite being busy, there were eco-toilets there too which was amazing, but doubt they're regular. The vibe was just lovely, locals chilling with books and doing yoga, etc. It felt really safe. Would 10/10 recommend for a spare sunny day!Visited April 2024Traveled with familyWritten April 17, 2024
- K PastoreHinsdale, Illinois680 contributionsGreat place to runThis is such a nice touch of green in a city full of brick and concrete. It is quite large and you can walk all around any enjoy some beautiful plants, trees and building. It is clearly a great place to run too.Visited April 2024Traveled with familyWritten April 18, 2024
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Kufunda
Harare, Zimbabwe344 contributions
Sep 2022
Built to mark the 50th anniversary of Belgium's independence,this is an impressive large garden with sculptures, extensive walkways and water features. A dominant feature is the triumphal arch with three arches and a bronze quadriga at its summit. It is slightly shorter than the Paris Arc de Triomphe but the arches are phenomenal. The feature is also part of the tour bus route. A place to relax and enjoy!
Written September 7, 2022
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Li S
Ely, UK921 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
We visited after a visit to Autoworld - we were about to go home but heard music so checked it out. There was some sort of arts festival on, so we grabbed some beers, slushies, and waffles and chilled out on the grass. The park was immaculately clean despite being busy, there were eco-toilets there too which was amazing, but doubt they're regular.
The vibe was just lovely, locals chilling with books and doing yoga, etc. It felt really safe.
Would 10/10 recommend for a spare sunny day!
The vibe was just lovely, locals chilling with books and doing yoga, etc. It felt really safe.
Would 10/10 recommend for a spare sunny day!
Written April 17, 2024
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hans-jaguar
Santa Comba Dao, Portugal23,490 contributions
Dec 2022
Parc du Cinquantenaire (Jubelpark in Dutch) is a park in Brussels, Belgium. The park is laid out around a city gate with three arches that the people of Brussels call the Arcades du Cinquantenaire. Several museums surround it: the Army Museums, the Aviation Museum, the Automobile Museum, and the Royal Museums of Art and History which present vast collections of objects and reconstructions of sites from all continents. The esplanade which extends in front of the Palais is regularly used for the organization of events of all kinds: among the start and finish of the 20 km of Brussels, environmental festival, bicycle festival, concerts, festivals, events, drive-in movie etc.
Written February 7, 2023
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Leonhkny
Hong Kong, China19,604 contributions
Jun 2023
This is Brussels' version of Hyde and Central parks. Parc du Cinquantenaire is a huge, lush space at the western end of the Belgian capital. A vast area of greenery, it is the place to enjoy a bit of serenity while staying in the city. The park is also adorned with the Belgian version of Ard de Triomphe and two stately museums.
Written June 14, 2023
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nam p
140 contributions
Jul 2023
Breath taking park. Beautiful well-planned green space. Absolute enormous arch with appealing architecture and statue. You will get a lot of good photos here. A great addition is the waffle van here was really delicious at a great price.
Written July 5, 2023
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K Pastore
Hinsdale, IL680 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
This is such a nice touch of green in a city full of brick and concrete. It is quite large and you can walk all around any enjoy some beautiful plants, trees and building. It is clearly a great place to run too.
Written April 18, 2024
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T D
Philadelphia, PA4,184 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
This Parc is Beautiful! We stayed near the Grand Place and walked to the Parc during our visit - took about 40 min to walk there. It was worth it! The Monuments are huge and beautiful! Attached to a lovely Park - perfect to escape the city and enjoy some Green! Must visit if you’re in Brussels!
Written May 23, 2024
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hobbit3111
Edinburgh, UK78 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
Average park. Nice bit of peace and quiet from city life, but nothing spectacular. Grass and trees are well kept but minimal flower beds, and children’s playground is small and not great. No obvious signs or maps, just damaged graffitied ones. Didn’t come across any public toilets. Arch is spectacular from a distance and makes a lovely photo backdrop, but get too close and you see the maintenance work, graffiti, and general disrepair that seem common place in Brussels. Shame.
Written July 3, 2023
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1girl_1passport
Vancouver, Canada1,289 contributions
Jan 2022
Even in the winter months, this place is so beautiful. We are so lucky it was a clear blue sky day and just the perfect time in the evening to visit and to get some nice pictures.
Beautifully maintained grounds, just a breathtaking monument. This is definitely a must-see while you are in Brussels.
Beautifully maintained grounds, just a breathtaking monument. This is definitely a must-see while you are in Brussels.
Written January 25, 2022
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The Travel Couple - Chathu & Ishanka
Kalutara, Sri Lanka1,640 contributions
Oct 2021 • Couples
A well maintained beautiful nature park with some historical monuments. It's absolutely breathtaking during autumn. You could spend a quality couple of hours here. Easily accessible by Merode metro station.
Written November 17, 2021
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Hallo Jaap, Wat wil je weten over deze attractie? waar is het?
Pupuce
Ostend, Belgium128 contributions
In de "cinquantenaire " vindt uw in feit niet minder dan 4 musea ( van de leger, van de automobiel, van de geschiedenis en van de vliegtuigen ) ze hebben soms tijdelijke tentoonstellingen die zijn altijd zeer interessant.
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