Mont des Arts - Kunstberg, Garden square in central Brussels, Belgium
Mont des Arts - Kunstberg is a terraced garden in central Brussels that extends between the Royal Library and Central Station. The layout follows a geometric pattern with flowerbeds, fountains, and wide staircases connecting different levels.
Leopold II purchased an entire neighborhood at the end of the 19th century and ordered its transformation into an arts and culture center. The current garden layout was only built in the 1950s after earlier plans were delayed by wars and financial constraints.
The name combines French and Dutch tradition and reflects Brussels' bilingual identity. Visitors walk through a space that deliberately connects the administrative and cultural centers of the capital.
Brussels Central Station sits directly below the square and several underground car parks offer parking nearby. The terraces are open around the clock and accessible via stairs and lifts that make movement easier for wheelchair users.
From the upper terraces, you can spot the Gothic Town Hall spire, the Koekelberg Basilica, and even the Atomium in a single view on clear days. This sight line was deliberately planned in the design and symbolically connects different eras of the city.
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