Mini-Europe, Miniature park in Bruparck, Brussels, Belgium
Mini-Europe is a miniature park in Bruparck that displays around 350 small-scale replicas of European monuments and buildings at 1:25 scale. The models sit on landscaped paths with greenery, water features, and carefully arranged scenery that visitors can walk around.
The park opened on June 1, 1989, following an initiative by Dutch entrepreneur Johannes A. Lorijn. The project cost around 50 million Belgian francs at the time and was built next to the Atomium as part of the Bruparck development.
The Spirit of Europe exhibition within the park presents the European Union through interactive displays, multimedia games, and educational activities.
The park opens daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and offers reduced admission for children under twelve years old. Visitors shorter than 115 centimeters (45 inches) enter free of charge.
Mount Vesuvius erupts on a small scale and gondolas float through tiny canals in Venice. Wire-guided trucks move through the landscape, adding motion to the scenes.
Location: City of Brussels
Official opening: June 12, 1989
Part of: Bruparck
Address: Avenue du Football - Voetballaan
Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 09:30-18:00; Sunday 10:00-17:00
Phone: +3224780550
Website: https://minieurope.com
GPS coordinates: 50.89417,4.33861
Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:28
Brussels combines baroque guild houses, neo-Gothic churches, and modern architecture. The Grand Place forms the historic center with its cobblestone square and gilded facades. The Atomium from 1958 stands in the northern part of the city, displaying the structure of a magnified iron crystal. Saint Michael and Gudula Cathedral preserves Gothic stained glass and wood carvings from the 13th century. The city holds numerous collections of European painting at the Royal Museums of Fine Arts and the Magritte Museum. The Palais de Justice sits on a hill overlooking the city, while the Royal Palace serves as the official residence of the Belgian monarchy. Parks such as Bois de la Cambre and Cinquantenaire Park offer open spaces between city districts. The Belgian Comic Strip Center and the Horta Museum document Belgian contributions to illustration and Art Nouveau design.
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