About Parc du Cinquantenaire
The Parc du Cinquantenaire (officially "Parc du Cinquantenaire/Jubelpark") is a large public park in the Brussels municipality of Ixelles, in the east of the city. It is located on the Heysel Plateau, which was the site of the 1935 Brussels International Exposition. The park was inaugurated on July 21, 1910, and is named in commemoration of the Belgian Revolution of 1830, which resulted in the independence of Belgium from the Netherlands. The park is a popular place for picnics, relaxation, and sports, and is also home to several museums and monuments. The most prominent structure in the park is the Triumphal Arch (1911), designed by the French architect Paul Cret. Other notable features include the Royal Palace of Brussels (1919), the Jubilee Museum (1935), and theMini-Europe amusement park. FAQ's on Parc du Cinquantenaire