Mont des Arts

Belgium

The Mont des Arts is an urban complex and historic site in the centre of BrusselsBelgium, including the Royal Library of Belgium, the National Archives of Belgium, the Square – Brussels Meeting Centre, and a public garden.

The Mont des Arts offers one of Brussels’ finest views. Though the glass and steel cube forming the new entrance to the convention centre has modified the upper part of the complex, the perspective created by Péchère has largely been preserved. From the elevated vantage point, the famous tower of Brussels’ Town Hall on the Grand Place is clearly visible. On a sunny day, the Koekelberg Basilica and even the Atomium can be seen. To the west rises the bronze equestrian statue of Albert I by the sculptor A. Courtens. From the other end, looking up towards the Place Royale/Koningsplein, the dome of the Church of St. James on Coudenberg closes the perspective.

Major tourist attractions are located within walking distance of the Mont des Arts: the Musical Instruments Museum (MIM), the Royal Museums of Fine Arts, the Royal Palace, and the Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula.

Contact

Visit Brussels
email
info@visitbrussels.be
address
Îlot Sacré, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
phone
+32 2 513 89 40