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Cinquantenaire & museums: The Cinquantenaire
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  • chancay
  • Updated By chancay on March 3, 2003
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  • the Triumph Arch - Brussels
    the Triumph Arch
    by chancay
    The Cinquantenaire is a monument similar to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris or the Brandenburger Tor in Berlin, but a bit smaller. Next to it there´s a big park, inside the building are three museums, a automobile and a war museum, also an arts and history museum.

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    Cinquantenaire & museums: Cinquantenaire Arch
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  • traveloturc
  • By traveloturc on August 5, 2006
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  • Cinquantenaire Arch - Brussels
    Cinquantenaire Arch
    by traveloturc
    This monument was erected to mark the 50th anniversary of Belgium’s independence from the Netherlands. The structure rears 144 feet high at the head of Avenue de Tervuren and is topped by a bronze chariot being ridden by the female personification of a triumphant Belgium, arms up in the air. Adding to the arch’s drama are the multi-columned Royal Museum of Art and History and the Royal Museum of Army and Military History the king had erected on either side, with the 90-acre Jubilee Park forming a verdant backdrop for all three.

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    Cinquantenaire & museums: Parc du Cinquantenaire
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  • Willettsworld
  • By Willettsworld on June 12, 2006
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  • Cinquantenaire & museums - Brussels
    by Willettsworld, 1 more photos
    The Parc and Palais du Cinquantenaire lie to the east of the city centre and were built for the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Belgian independence in 1880. The park was laid out on unused town marshes. The palace was never built. Instead, the two large exhibition halls, (which today house Autoworld and the Musee de L'Armee), were only just completed in time for the 1880 Art and Industry Expo. The park features tree-lined avenues of elms and plane trees, fountains and a running track.

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    Cinquantenaire & museums: ARCHITECTURE - the tower of Doornik.
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  • belgianchocolate
  • Updated By belgianchocolate on August 21, 2005
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  • Cinquantenaire & museums - Brussels
    by belgianchocolate

    You saw this tower in the 'Parc du Cinquantenaire'?
    You wonder what it is? Was?
    Remains of a medieval castle maybe?


    Great story , but the truth is different.
    The tower was erected by Henri Bayaert in order to
    show off the technical possibilities of Tournai
    stone.
    The decorations shows the coat of arms
    of the town 'Doornik , Tournai' which is located
    in the Hainut region of Belgium.

    Henri Beyaert lived from 1823 till 1894...
    not medieval times. There used to be more
    towers like this. Despite the beautiful
    gargoyles - it is neogothic style. But with
    19th century building skills.

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    Cinquantenaire & museums: Royal Museum of History and Art
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  • Johnscarroll
  • By Johnscarroll on August 21, 2005
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  • Art and History Museum - Brussels
    Art and History Museum
    by Johnscarroll
    Parc du Cinquantenaire was built for the 50th aniversary of Belgium's independence. The buildings housed an exhibition of Belgiums industrial power in 1880.

    Today, one wing is occupied by the Museum of History and Art. There are exhibits about cultures from around Europe, Africa, the Pacific and Asia. Art from each culture is represented. This stop is well worth 2-3 hours. A highlight is the statue from Easter Island.

    Entrance is cheap: only 4 Euro per adult.

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  • Website: http://www.trabel.com/brussel/brussels-museums-artandhistory.htm
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    Cinquantenaire & museums: Parc du Cinquantenaire & Arc de Triomphe
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  • bjankovic
  • By bjankovic on February 21, 2007
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  • Cinquantenaire & museums - Brussels
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    Beautiful in the spring and in the summer when the flowers are in bloom and the grass is lush and green. Many locals spend their time here playing with their children, training their pets, exercising or just relaxing on the grass. Everybody has a special place in every city; this would be mine in Brussels.

  • Directions: Minutes by metro from central Brussels.
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    Cinquantenaire & museums: The Tower of Tournai
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  • BeChar
  • By BeChar on April 13, 2005
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    Tower of Tournai
    by BeChar
    This tower was designed by the Belgian architect Henri Beyaert (1823-1894) to show the technical possibilities of the stone of Tournai (Belgian city in Province 'Hainaut').
    The construction alternates layers of bricks and stones.

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    Cinquantenaire & museums: Art and history museum
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  • Marie-Claude
  • Updated By Marie-Claude on January 25, 2005
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    MRAH-KMKG
    by Marie-Claude
    This is a very big museum.. there is so much to see! It is arts and archeology since the egyptians up to medieval passing by the chinese and indians . You have cars, the one that were with the hourses, you have laces.. they show you how to do it and some beautiful dresses. You can't take pictures inside... but you have so much to see with you eyes.. This is one of my favorites in town. :D And you have some very good expositions. You've got to go!!

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  • Website: http://www.kmkg-mrah.be/index.html
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    Cinquantenaire & museums: The Cinquantenaire
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  • Marie-Claude
  • By Marie-Claude on January 24, 2005
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  • the cinquantenaire - Brussels
    the cinquantenaire
    by Marie-Claude
    This is a very nice park with a beautiful arc in the middle with a huge flag. This is a place where all the people come to party for the Belgium's day and for the special events. There is a concentration of 3 museums: The Army museum, the Autoworld and the Art and History museum. This is worth the detour :D

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    Cinquantenaire & museums: Musée Royal de l'Armée et d'Histoire Militaire Pt1
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  • Willettsworld
  • By Willettsworld on June 12, 2006
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  • Cinquantenaire & museums - Brussels
    by Willettsworld, 4 more photos
    This amazing museum features an extensive display of armour, uniforms, and weapons from various Belgian campaigns (like the Congo), the Napolionic War to all the way through both World Wars. Not only does it include Belgian uniforms and weapons but also uniforms from other countries are extensively featured such as WW1 and WW2 uniforms from Britain, France, USA, Russia, Australia, New Zealand and Germany. In fact, every country that took part in both world wars is featured at great length. The shear amount on display is breathtaking and if you look at every item in detail you'll be here all day! And what's more, it's all free!

    Open: 9am-noon and 1-4.45pm Tue-Sun. Closed Mondays.
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