Overview
Cinquantenaire Park was created in 1880 to celebrate Belgium's 50th anniversary of independence. A grand triumphal arch (Arcades du Cinquantenaire) stands at its centre. The park houses the Royal Museum of the Armed Forces, Autoworld (a classic car museum), and the Jubilee Museum of Art and History — enough to fill a day. The wide lawns are always lively with picnickers and joggers, and the triumphal arch viewing platform offers a panorama of the Brussels skyline. Park free; museum admission varies. 3-minute walk from Metro 1/5 Mérode station.
Travel Tips
The triumphal arch viewpoint is free and offers views of Brussels's EU quarter. On nice days, pack a picnic lunch and relax on the lawn.
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Attractions near Cinquantenaire Park
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Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert
Europe's first glass-roofed shopping arcade, opened in 1847.
📍 2.9km away
Grand Place
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most beautiful squares in Europe.
📍 3.0km away
Train World
Belgium's railway museum, housed in the historic Schaerbeek train station.
📍 3.1km away
Manneken Pis
Brussels's iconic small bronze statue, dressed in a variety of costumes.
📍 3.1km away
Halle Gate
Brussels's last surviving medieval city gate, now a museum on defense and guild culture.
📍 3.3km away
Things to Do in Brussels
Grand Place Night Illumination Tour
Admire the Grand Place's Baroque buildings illuminated at night with a guide, learning about the square's history and architectural secrets.
Belgian Chocolate Workshop
Create your own praline chocolates alongside a Belgian chocolatier. Learn tempering, molding, and decorating techniques, and take home your creations. Held near Place du Sablon.
Belgian Beer Tasting Tour
A guided tour of Brussels's traditional beer bars, sampling Trappist, lambic, gueuze, and other Belgian beer styles. Learn about brewing history and proper glass pairing.