Arcades du Cinquantenaire
Arcades du Cinquantenaire
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Bubbles73uk
Weedon Bec, UK844 contributions
Jan 2020
Arcade du Cinquantenaire is a gorgeous triple arch, commissioned by Leopold II of Belgium. It's an amazing structure set in beautiful gardens, with the Royal Museum of the Armed Forces & Military History right next door. On each side are stunning colonnades. It's a major landmark & definitely worth visiting.
Written 5 January 2020
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK185,662 contributions
Sept 2019
The Arcades du Cinquantenaire is a triumphal arch in Parc du Cinquantenaire. Like most triumphal arcs, the arch is topped with a quadriga, in this case with a woman charioteer representing the Brabant. The province where Brussels is located. Extending from each side of the arch are colonnades decorated with mosaics.
Arcades du Cinquantenaire is a major landmark of Brussels and definitely worth visiting when in the city.
Arcades du Cinquantenaire is a major landmark of Brussels and definitely worth visiting when in the city.
Written 7 September 2019
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Aleksandar
Belgrade, Serbia8,214 contributions
Oct 2019 • Couples
Marvelous site to behold. Built for celebrating 50 years of Belgim independance this monument is trully a must-see in Brussels.
Written 15 January 2020
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Rabih SOUAID
Düsseldorf, Germany2,217 contributions
Dec 2018 • Friends
Free entrance.
Visit Duration: 15 minutes.
King Leopold II ordered to finish the construction project by 1905 for the celebration of the 75th anniversary of Belgium’s independence. (The original plan was to complete the project in 1980 to celebrate to 50th independance). Four hundred fifty workers took turns working around the clock. After eight months, the project was finally completed and the park was inaugurated on September 27, 1905.
The Cinquantenaire arcade is built of blue stone and concrete. It measures 40 meters high and 60 meters wide. On top of the monument is a bronze sculpture of a quadriga driven by a woman carrying a flag. This work of art represents the Brabant province of Belgium while eight other sculptures resting at the foot of the monument represent the eight other Belgian provinces. The Kingdom of Belgium was originally composed of nine provinces until 1995 when Brabant was divided into Flemish Brabant and Walloon Brabant.
Visit Duration: 15 minutes.
King Leopold II ordered to finish the construction project by 1905 for the celebration of the 75th anniversary of Belgium’s independence. (The original plan was to complete the project in 1980 to celebrate to 50th independance). Four hundred fifty workers took turns working around the clock. After eight months, the project was finally completed and the park was inaugurated on September 27, 1905.
The Cinquantenaire arcade is built of blue stone and concrete. It measures 40 meters high and 60 meters wide. On top of the monument is a bronze sculpture of a quadriga driven by a woman carrying a flag. This work of art represents the Brabant province of Belgium while eight other sculptures resting at the foot of the monument represent the eight other Belgian provinces. The Kingdom of Belgium was originally composed of nine provinces until 1995 when Brabant was divided into Flemish Brabant and Walloon Brabant.
Written 6 January 2019
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Dimitris L
Sydney, Australia50,924 contributions
Sept 2018 • Couples
These gates are architecturally beautiful. There are three arches and at the very top is a bronze four horse chariot ridden by a woman charioteer, representing the Belgian province of Brabant and holding the Belgian flag. There is also a lot of other symbolism represented in all of this. It's a great image. The area is beautiful. You can see the gates as you approach from the far end of Parc du Cinquantenaire. On either side there are buildings housing Military and art museums and other showrooms. This is definitely worth a visit.
Written 3 January 2019
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Connor M
Glasgow, UK217 contributions
Oct 2022
It’s a terrific monument. Arguably one of the most iconic of the city. It’s tall, mighty, and terrific for pictures. I highly recommend visiting as I think it stands out as a true beauty in the city.
Written 30 October 2022
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA17,485 contributions
May 2023
These big arches lead your way into the big city park. They really grab your vision as they are immense. Built to honor an anniversary.
Written 7 May 2023
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GrahamP113
Witham, UK1,989 contributions
Dec 2019 • Couples
What an amazing structure just hard to believe. Absolutely stunning in a great setting well worth spending a few minutes if you can
Written 1 December 2019
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George
Nicosia, Cyprus1,899 contributions
Sept 2019
This arch at the center of the Parc du Cinquantenaire was really impressive with beautiful gardens and cool statues next to the arches as well as the surrounding museums.
Written 13 September 2019
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Kelly.R
New Plymouth, New Zealand53 contributions
Jan 2019 • Couples
I don’t even know why you need to review this. It’s a gorgeous piece of architecture and worth viewing.
Written 1 January 2019
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