50th anniversary park
Parc du Cinquantenaire 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Description:
The Fiftieth Anniversary Park is a city park in Brussels founded in 1880 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Belgium’s independence. On the territory of the park there are various architectural and cultural values, it is also a popular holiday destination for citizens.
The park owes its foundation to the World Exhibition held in 1880 in honor of the anniversary of the country's independence. Luxury buildings with rich decoration still adorn the park and play an important role in the cultural life of the city. The main element and entrance to the park is the Arc de Triomphe, decorated with various sculptures and crowned with a quadriga.
Also in the park complex include: the Royal Army Museum, the Museum of cars, the Temple of human passions, the Grand Brussels mosque and other buildings. No less beautiful look landscaped flower beds and paths, attracting many residents of the city as a great place to relax.