Cinquantenaire Park
park · Brussels · Belgium
- Address
- Parc du Cinquantenaire, 1000 Brussels
- Prices
- Entry: Free
Public park.
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About
Large park with a triumphal arch and several museums, including a car museum and the Royal Museum of Art and History.
History
It was laid out to mark the 50th anniversary of Belgian independence.
Good to know
- Walk to the top of the arch's colonnade for a view along the avenue, if it is open.
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