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Mont des Arts, Brussels

4.5
#3 of 29 in Parks in Brussels
Fountain · Hidden Gem · Garden
The Mont des Arts (French, pronounced [mɔ̃dɛzaʁ]) or Kunstberg (Dutch, pronounced [ˈkɵnzdbɛrx] (listen)), meaning "hill/mount of the arts", is an urban complex and historic site in the centre of Brussels, Belgium, including the Royal Library of Belgium, the National Archives of Belgium, the Square – Brussels Meeting Centre, and a public garden.

This site is located between Rue Montagne de la Cour/Hofbergstraat and the Coudenberg in its "upper" part, and Boulevard de l'Empereur/Keizerslaan and the Place de l'Albertine/Albertinaplein in its "lower" part. It is served by Brussels Central Station.

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Tours to Mont des Arts

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  • By domerol
    high place, chill ambiance with a view on the city and a park, close to the museum of music instruments (for a cultural visit) or places to hangout and have a drink  more »
  • By WeakKneeTraveler
    This is a nice place which is on higher ground and offers some views of the city. Suitable to visit both during the day and at night.  more »
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  • By John Yu
    Amazing view! We had an amazing weather when we visited this place. There are seats available wherein you can grab a beer or eat your favourite waffle which is usually a van located above the stairs.
  • By Aditya Sarkar
    A great garden area a little outside the main square in Brussels. Lots of flowers in the garden, and there's a nice fountain too. at the top, there's another fountain and a arch made of bicycles painted gold. You could definitely spend half an hour here enjoying the view of downtown from the top, and sitting in the garden. Worth a visit!
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