Brussels · European Quarter and Cinquantenaire
Cinquantenaire Park
A formal park laid out in 1880 for the 50th anniversary of Belgian independence, dominated by a triumphal arch. It works as a quiet stop between museums, and the arch frames the view along the avenue.
- 1 h 15
- Free
- Booking: not needed
- European Quarter and Cinquantenaire
Data checked on October 5, 2026
The park was laid out in the 1880s to mark 50 years of Belgian independence, and the triumphal arch with a bronze quadriga at its top is its centre. The wide paths lead to the Art and History Museum, the Royal Military Museum and the car museum Autoworld. It is a place for a walk or a rest on the lawns rather than a sight with a fixed schedule. Plan about an hour including the walk from the metro.
What to look for
- The triumphal arch and its bronze quadriga
- The formal lawns and paths
- The Pavilion of Human Passions
- The row of museums around the arch
Opening hours
Always open.
The park is open to walk through at all times of day.
Source: visit.brussels (Brussels tourism board), checked October 5, 2026
Tickets and booking
Free. Free to walk around.
Getting there
Merode station on metro lines 1 and 5 is beside the park.
Tip
Walk through the arch and look back at it from the avenue for the full view of the monument.