Parc du Cinquantenaire

Overview

The Parc du Cinquantenaire (Jubilee Park) is a grand 30-hectare park built for Belgium's 50th anniversary celebrations in 1880. Flanked by museums and the triumphal arch, it's one of Brussels' most popular green spaces.

Highlights

• Triumphal Arch: The monumental centrepiece with its bronze quadriga.
• Mosque of Brussels: The oldest mosque in Belgium, in the park's northeast corner.
• Jogging Loops: Popular with runners and weekend picnickers.

History

Commissioned by King Leopold II for the National Exhibition of 1880. The park was designed by landscape architect Gédéon Bordiau.

Visitor Tips

• Museum Combo: Visit Autoworld, the Military Museum, and the Art & History Museum all in the same park.
• Summer: Outdoor cinema and concerts in July and August.
• Duration: 30–45 minutes.