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Mont des Arts Garden

About

Perched between the upper and lower towns of Brussels, the Mont des Arts Garden is a striking urban oasis that blends history, culture, and panoramic beauty. Originally created for the 1910 Universal Exhibition and redesigned in the 1950s, the garden forms part of a larger cultural complex that includes the Royal Library of Belgium, the National Archives, and the Square Brussels Meeting Centre. Its geometric layout, fountains, and tiered flowerbeds offer a serene contrast to the surrounding modernist architecture. From its elevated terraces, visitors enjoy one of the city’s most iconic views—stretching from the Grand Place to the Atomium on a clear day. The garden also features a carillon and statues of King Albert I and Queen Elisabeth, adding historical resonance to its tranquil setting. Restored in 2001, the Mont des Arts Garden remains a beloved gathering place for locals and tourists alike—a green corridor where Brussels’ artistic spirit and civic pride are on full display.

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Mont des Arts Garden
Location

The Mont des Arts Garden is centrally located in Brussels, nestled between the Place Royale and the city’s historic lower town, providing a scenic green transition from the Royal Quarter down toward the Grand Place. Originally created for the 1910 Universal Exhibition, the garden was redesigned in the 1950s and restored again in 2001, now featuring geometric lawns, vibrant flowerbeds, fountains, and modern sculptures, all set on terraced levels that offer some of the city’s best panoramic views. Surrounding the garden is a rich concentration of cultural landmarks: the Royal Library of Belgium (KBR), the National Archives, and the Square Brussels Meeting Centre are all part of the Mont des Arts complex. Just steps away, you’ll find the Magritte Museum, the Musical Instruments Museum, and the Royal Museums of Fine Arts, making this area a true cultural heart of Brussels. The Grand Place and Brussels-Central railway station are both within a short walk, while the garden itself is a popular spot for relaxing, enjoying the skyline, or capturing iconic photos of the city.

Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium Museum Magritte Museum Magritte Museum Museum Belgian Comic Strip Center Belgian Comic Strip Center Museum Musical Instruments Museum Musical Instruments Museum Museum Autoworld Autoworld Museum BELvue Museum BELvue Museum Museum Train World Train World Museum Museum of the City of Brussels Museum of the City of Brussels Museum Brouwerij Cantillon Brouwerij Cantillon Museum Royal Palace of Brussels Royal Palace of Brussels Palace Palace of the Nation Palace of the Nation Palace Castle of Laeken Castle of Laeken Castle La Monnaie La Monnaie Theatre Théâtre Royal du Parc Théâtre Royal du Parc Theatre Royal Flemish Theatre Royal Flemish Theatre Theatre Palais du Coudenberg Palais du Coudenberg Museum Parc de Bruxelles Parc de Bruxelles Park Parc du Cinquantenaire Parc du Cinquantenaire Park Bois de la Cambre Bois de la Cambre Park Botanical Garden of Brussels Botanical Garden of Brussels Botanical Garden Grand Place Grand Place Square Atomium Atomium Tourist attractions Manneken Pis Manneken Pis Statue Saint Michael and Saint Gudula Cathedral Saint Michael and Saint Gudula Cathedral Cathedral Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert Shopping Centre Place Royale Place Royale Square Statue of Everard t'Serclaes Statue of Everard t'Serclaes Statue Brussels Town Hall Brussels Town Hall Town Hall Fashion & Lace Museum Fashion & Lace Museum Museum Art & History Museum Art & History Museum Museum Old Masters Museum Old Masters Museum Museum Constantin Meunier Museum Constantin Meunier Museum Museum Wiertz Museum Wiertz Museum Museum Design Museum Brussels Design Museum Brussels Museum House of European History House of European History Museum Jewish Museum of Belgium Jewish Museum of Belgium Museum Royal Belgian institute of Natural Sciences Royal Belgian institute of Natural Sciences Museum Brussels Museum of Industry and Labour Brussels Museum of Industry and Labour Museum Erasmus House Erasmus House Museum Museum of Ixelles Museum of Ixelles Museum Van Buuren Museum & Garden Van Buuren Museum & Garden Museum Choco-Story Brussels Choco-Story Brussels Museum Belgian Brewers Museum Belgian Brewers Museum Museum Sewer Museum Sewer Museum Museum Parlamentarium Parlamentarium Museum Royal Observatory of Belgium Royal Observatory of Belgium Observatory MIRA Public Observatory MIRA Public Observatory Observatory Atelier 34zero Muzeum Atelier 34zero Muzeum Gallery Boghossian Foundation Boghossian Foundation Gallery BOZAR BOZAR Cultural Centre Centrale for contemporary art Centrale for contemporary art Gallery Etablissement d’en face Etablissement d’en face Gallery Eté 78 Eté 78 Gallery Fondation A Stichting Fondation A Stichting Museum Fondation CAB Fondation CAB Gallery Galila’s P.O.C. Galila’s P.O.C. Gallery Moonens Foundation Moonens Foundation Gallery n0dine n0dine Gallery Vanhaerents Art Collection Vanhaerents Art Collection Museum La Verrière La Verrière Gallery Wiels Wiels Museum Rodolphe Janssen Rodolphe Janssen Gallery Xavier Hufkens Xavier Hufkens Gallery Mendes Wood DM Mendes Wood DM Gallery Harlan Levey Projects Harlan Levey Projects Gallery Meessen De Clercq Meessen De Clercq Gallery Galerie Greta Meert Galerie Greta Meert Gallery Galerie Nathalie Obadia Galerie Nathalie Obadia Gallery Espace Art Gallery Espace Art Gallery Gallery Galerie d’YS Galerie d’YS Gallery Galerie VidalCuglietta Galerie VidalCuglietta Gallery ZSenne artlab ZSenne artlab Gallery Théâtre National Wallonie-Bruxelles Théâtre National Wallonie-Bruxelles Theatre Théâtre Des Galeries Théâtre Des Galeries Theatre Théâtre de Poche Théâtre de Poche Theatre Théâtre Varia Théâtre Varia Theatre Théâtre Le Public Théâtre Le Public Theatre Théâtre Les Tanneurs Théâtre Les Tanneurs Theatre Théâtre des Martyrs Théâtre des Martyrs Theatre Le 140 Le 140 Theatre