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Mont des Arts, Brussels

Cantersteen, Bruxelles, Bruxelles

Description

The Mont des Arts (Kunstberg) was developed as an arts' quarter under King Leopold II, at the end of the 19th century. Due to lack of financing, a temporary garden was designed for the purpose of the Brussels International Exposition of 1910. It was subsequently developed in the 1950-60s with the Royal Library of Belgium (KBR), the National Archives of Belgium, and the Square-Brussels Meeting Centre. The square is adorned by the Mont des Arts carillon and the Equestrian Statue of Albert I.

Access & Transport

Mont des Arts is extremely central and located next to the "Central" train and metro station (1, 5) with Koning tram station (92, 93) another public transport option on the south-eastern end, around Place Royale.

Instructions & Recommendations

We suggest combining this activity with one of the museums around Place Royale such as Musee Magritte or with a visit of the Royal Palace.

Meta review

The square doesn't compete head-to-head with the prime attractions in the city but gets solid online reviews. People enjoy both the views over the city center (including the silhouette of the Town Hall) and the impressive buildings that surround the central space. Recurring positive comments about the central location and the upkeep of the grounds as well.

Environmental & Social

A garden to relieve the surrounding concrete. Part of the city's architectural heritage.

Conclusion

Mont des Arts is not an unmissable sight, but it is definitely an enjoyable one that can easily be included when vising the attractions around Place Royale and Brussels Park.

Key positive

Good views over Bruxelles skyline

Centrally located and connected to public transport network

Key negative

None

Suitability

Accessible for visitors with reduced mobility

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

August 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 15m

est. visit time:0h 40m

Sunlight based

Sunrise / early morningOk

MorningOk

Lunch timeOk

AfternoonOk

Sunset / eveningOk

Night – bef. midnightNo

Night – aft. midnightNo

Pricing
Free

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