Mont des Arts - Kunstberg, Garden square in central Brussels, Belgium
The Mont des Arts features a geometric garden layout with terraces, fountains, and flowerbeds extending from the Royal Library to the Brussels Central Station.
King Leopold II initiated the transformation of this Jewish quarter into an arts district in the late 19th century, purchasing the entire neighborhood for redevelopment.
The Royal Library of Belgium and National Archives occupy the buildings surrounding the gardens, making this area a center for literature and research.
Multiple underground parking facilities and the central train station provide direct access to the garden square, which opens daily from sunrise to sunset.
The elevated position of Mont des Arts creates a direct line of sight to the Gothic spire of the Town Hall, the Basilica, and the Atomium on clear days.
Location: City of Brussels
Address: 1000 Brussels, Belgium 1000 Brussels
GPS coordinates: 50.84421,4.35761
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:31
Brussels offers photographers a range of architectural subjects spanning several centuries. The medieval Grand-Place forms the historic center, while Art Nouveau buildings such as the Musée Horta and Maison Cauchie document the artistic flourishing around 1900. The Atomium, built for the 1958 World's Fair, represents postwar modernism and has become one of the city's most photographed landmarks. The Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert ranks among Europe's oldest covered shopping arcades and displays the elegant construction techniques of the 19th century. The Mont des Arts connects different neighborhoods through a terraced garden with views over the old town. Parc du Cinquantenaire features neoclassical triumphal arches, while the Porte de Hal remains the last surviving medieval city gate. The Basilique du Sacré-Cœur in Koekelberg shows Art Deco influences in its monumental architecture. Quieter spots include the Étangs d'Ixelles, two ponds in the neighborhood of the same name, or the Forêt de Soignes, an extensive beech forest on the city's edge. Avenue Louise connects residential and commercial districts through various architectural styles. Smaller passages such as Galerie Bortier or Passage du Nord complement the major arcades. Rue des Bouchers is known for its restaurant facades, while Rue de la Cigogne features historic townhouses. Photographically interesting details include the Art Nouveau metro station Pannenhuis or the modernist Bâtiment CBR. The Château de Laeken serves as a royal residence and opens to visitors only during the annual opening of the Serres Royales. Le Botanique, a former botanical garden, now houses a cultural center. Place Royale and the adjacent Palais Royal form the political heart of the city. Smaller squares like Place Flagey offer local scenes away from the main routes.
Palace of Fine Arts
162 m
Royal Library of Belgium
120 m
Palace of Coudenberg
211 m
Musical Instruments Museum
183 m
Old England
171 m
Palace of Charles of Lorraine
149 m
Carillon of the Mont des Arts
70 m
Ravenstein Gallery
89 m
Equestrian statue of Albert
94 m
Granvelle Palace
88 m
Royal Chapel
123 m
Film Museum
178 m
Bortier Gallery
200 m
Hôtel Ravenstein
110 m
KBR Museum
115 m
Hôtel de Ligne
169 m
The Whirling Ear
125 m
Charles of Lorraine
136 m
Chapelle de Nassau
110 m
Hôtel de Spangen
205 m
Garden of the Mont des Arts
67 m
Happiness Expo
78 m
La Pharmacie Anglaise
120 m
Commemorative plaque for Pensionnat de Demoiselles
139 m
Statue of Queen Elisabeth
125 m
Vestiges de l'ancien Palais ducal du Coudenberg
200 m
Jewish Steps
104 m
Leopold II & Maria Theresia of Austria
192 mReviews
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