The Parc du Cinquantenaire ("Park of the Fiftieth Anniversary") is a large public, urban park of 30 ha (74 acres) in the easternmost part of the European Quarter in Brussels.
Most buildings of the U-shaped complex which dominate the park were commissioned by the Belgian government under the patronage of King Leopold II for the 1880 National Exhibition commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of Belgian independence.
During successive exhibitions in the same area, more structures were added. The centrepiece triumphal arch was erected in 1905.
On sunny days lunch breakers stream into the park to claim their prime picnic spot on the stretched out lawns. And while shade is provided by a u-shaped pillared building with beautiful finishes in iron and glass.
The park is very beautiful and the Cinquantenaire impressive ! I have been there several times, but these pictures I took a few years ago. Nothing has changed.
View over the whole site
On top of the arch is another impressive sculpture
The view from the Cinquantenaire towards Tervueren where is the African Museum
An impressive site.
ReplyDeletenow is the time to see it without cars on the parking ;-). I used to spend every lunch break there for 7 years and only once I managed to get a photo without cars on the parking.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a very impressive site.
ReplyDeleteIt's really a beautiful park. The arch is amazing!
ReplyDeleteIt is beautifully laid out.
ReplyDeleteyes, beautiful sculptures and impressive architectures....
ReplyDeletegreat place to visit...
Have a wonderful day
Lot history. Is king Leopold an uncle to Queen Victoria.
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What a beautiful park. Merry Christmas to you and the kitties.
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