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Parc du Cinquantenaire

Fiftieth Anniversary of Independence

The Parc du Cinquantenaire was built to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Belgium's independence and the Cinquantenaire Arch in the center of the park is one of the landmarks of Brussels. The park has hosted numerous exhibitions, including the World Expo, and has three large museums with different themes.

In the eastern part of Brussels, there is a 30-hectare green park called the Parc du Cinquantenaire, which was built in 1880 on the initiative of King Leopold II for the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Belgian Independence.

The Cinquantenaire Arch in the Middle of the park was completed in 1905 and its grand arch design and finely carved figures make it one of the famous landmarks of Brussels. With circular corridors, the Cinquantenaire Arch is connected to the buildings on either side, which are Three Large Museums, such as the Royal Military Museum, the Art & History Museum, and the Autoworld Vintage Car Museum.

When the park was first built, it was originally used to host various exhibitions and events, such as the Brussels International Exposition in 1897. It was not until 1930 that it was converted into a Leisure City Park. Whenever you come to the park, the lawn is always filled with couples or friends enjoying their leisure time.

In the northwest of the park, there are two unique buildings. The classical-style Temple of Human Passions is used to collect and display the relief “The Human Passions”, which depicts war, death, happiness and sorrow. The Great Mosque of Brussels next door, is the oldest mosque in Brussels and is the center of the Islamic faith in Belgium.