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When visiting Belgium, tourists surely have heard of an interesting destination that provides a rich European experience right in the city center. Mini Europe Park – The only place that offers visitors a panoramic tour of all the famous wonders and historical events in Europe in just a few short hours.
Discover Mini Europe Park, a miniature Europe in the heart of Belgium
According to Belgian travel experiences, Mini Europe Park has a very convenient location, providing all experiences in one place to easily compare the grand sizes of each building, as well as glimpse through the architectural styles of European history. It's amazing that visitors can see the main highlights of Europe in about 4 hours without stepping on another airplane to visit 80 cities for a trip.
Travelers have fascinating experiences with meticulously designed models at a scale of 1:25. Photo: minieurope.com
The convenient location of Mini Europe Park
Mini Europe Park is an ideal place to spend a few hours wandering through pedestrian paths to explore various miniature landscapes. The park is full of gardens, windmills, trucks, trains, boats, and even Mount Vesuvius erupting. This location, close to the Atomium, creates a unique and extraordinary experience to explore different countries of the European Union.
The interior space of the models within the park. Photo: minieurope.com
This is truly a suitable place for families with young children where visitors can take photos with the majestic scenes in the park. Young people can both entertain and educate themselves, learn about the 28 member countries of the European Union, and the richness of European history, architecture, and culture. Therefore, if traveling with children, Mini Europe is a must-visit destination.
The convenient location of the park is undeniable, as it is close to Atomium in Brussels (197 m), Sacred Heart Cathedral (3.4 km), Belgian Comic Strip Center (5 km), Jeanneke Pis (5.2 km), Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert (5.3 km). Plan your visit meticulously and enjoy every moment of exploration with your loved ones!
From Mini Europe Park, Atomium is clearly visible. Photo: minieurope.com
The appealing and unique point of Mini Europe Park
Mini Europe Park is the result of the efforts of a team authorized by the Belgian government and opened by Prince Philip in 1989. The vast park contains over 350 meticulously crafted 1:25 scale models representing the most important landmarks of about 80 cities from countries within the European Union.
Additionally, there are over a thousand lively and lifelike small statues and direct motion images. Each year, the park welcomes over 350,000 visitors to explore the miniature scenes of various landmarks.
A wonderful day of experience for visitors at Mini Europe Park. Photo: minieurope.com
The park showcases over 350 selected monuments chosen for their architectural quality and iconic status in Europe. They are reproduced to the smallest detail in the best possible way. Just the Santiago de Compostela Cathedral alone required 24,000 working hours.
Thayls train runs continuously through the park. Photo: minieurope.com
Brussels Town Hall, where nearly 300 hand-carved statues reside. Many statues of the Grand-Place in Brussels are gilded with real gold leaf. In Seville Arena, 6,000 small statues were carefully placed to attend the bullfight. The Big Ben clock tower stands 4 meters tall and at a height of 13 meters, the Eiffel Tower surpasses a 3-story building. However, almost all buildings are scaled at 1/25.
The most famous and intricate landmarks are also the most expensive, such as the Grand Place Brussels model costing €370 ($443 US dollars). Some models can even move, such as the Thalys train passing through the historical sites, rivers, and streams of Mini Europe Park.
The Eiffel Tower model is intricately and accurately sculpted. Photo: minieurope.com
Attractions and scenic spots at Mini Europe Park
Mini Europe Park is located right within the Brupark entertainment complex alongside the amusement park, Atomium water park. All of this creates peak convenience, making it a worthwhile day trip destination. Since the entire area is outdoors, all the miniature scenes are built to withstand rain, hail, sun, and snow.
Every detail in the Brussels Town Hall model is meticulously designed. Photo: minieurope.com
Visitors will have the opportunity to stroll through the distinctive atmosphere of the most beautiful towns of the Old Continent. The unparalleled chime of Big Ben welcomes visitors to the heart of London. Gondolas and mandolins guide exploration of the charming essence of Venice. Miniature Europe is full of gardens, windmills, trucks, trains, boats, and even Mount Vesuvius erupting.
Take the high-speed TGV train from Paris to the other end of France. Visitors can make the models come to life: The eruption of Vesuvius, the fall of the Berlin Wall, a bullfight in Seville, the liftoff of the Ariane spacecraft, and many other exciting activities.
It's hard to tell the difference between the model and the reality of this famous location in Germany! Photo: minieurope.com
Located at the end of the park, the 'Spirit of Europe' welcomes visitors into a large indoor space, where direct action models, games, and puzzles will provide opportunities to test, enrich, or refine one's knowledge about the 28 member countries of the European Union. Make a note in your Belgium travel guide, don't forget to visit this interesting place – Where interactive multimedia games and the Spirit of Europe exhibition await at Mini Europe Park.
The scenery of the illuminated models at the park at night. Photo: minieurope.com
Admission prices for Mini Europe Park
Ticket prices are not fixed and vary depending on the time. Therefore, please check the latest information on the park's website. Additionally, to save time queuing for tickets, visitors can purchase tickets online on the park's website.
Mini Europe Park displays ticket prices at the entrance gate and announces suitable ticket packages as well as visitor reception times on its official website. Furthermore, a guided tour for individuals is also an option.
Intermingled with the models are incredibly vibrant flower gardens. Photo: minieurope.com
Behind the enchanting micro landmarks, theatrical scenes, and live models, Mini Europe Park will help visitors reminisce about Europe's remarkable shared history with its values and heritage. With a place as wonderful as this, why hesitate to add it to your must-visit list of Belgium tourist attractions! Don't forget to stay updated with our Belgium travel news for valuable information for your upcoming amazing trip.
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