Egmont Park, Protected heritage park in Pentagon district, Brussels, Belgium
Egmont Park is a neoclassical-style park in central Brussels featuring formal gardens and pathways across its expansive grounds. It was designed by Giovanni Niccolò Servandoni and combines open lawn areas with structured plantings and walking routes throughout the site.
The park surrounds Egmont Palace, which was constructed between 1548 and 1560 and shaped the area's architectural history. Over the 18th and 19th centuries, the grounds were repeatedly reshaped and modified by successive owners.
Local residents use this space for daily relaxation and social gatherings throughout the year. The green areas function as an informal meeting place where people naturally come together to spend time outdoors.
The park is accessible during daytime hours and offers benches for rest along well-maintained walking paths. The grounds are easy to navigate with multiple entrance points, and the clearly marked routes help with orientation throughout the site.
The grounds preserve Ionic columns recovered after a fire destroyed part of the palace in 1892, which are now integrated into the current landscape design. These surviving elements provide a visible connection to past events and add historical depth to the park.
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