Mons – A City to Explore in Belgium

Mons is a city in Wallonia, Belgium, is city situated between two rivers namely the Trouille and Haine, and is an important stop between The Paris and Brussels. The city is known to originate in the 17th century, which is now a popular tourist destination. This city is one of those hidden gems in Belgium, which one should defiantly explore. If you have filled your Belgium visa application or thinking to apply for your Belgium visa online then here is list of the must visit places of Mons which will enhance your Belgium trip experience –

The bell tower – The bell tower is the famous landmark of Mons, Belgium and is one of the 56 belfries in the northern France and Belgium, which are jointly titled a position in the list of world heritage sites by UNESCO.

The Mon’s City hall – The Mon’s city hall stands proud on the town’s grand palace. The hall is centuries old and features many captivating elements; one of which is the bronze monkey sculpture with a polished head. You can also visit the Burgomaster’s Garden, the Jardins du Mayeur that displays a fountain representing a street urchin of Mons. 

The Civic museums – The civic museum is an incredible place for any visitor with three museums under one roof; namely the war museum, Ceramic museum and the numismatic museum. The war museum is dedicated to commemorating the first and the Second World War. The Ceramic museum is dedicated to the faience and porcelain from Europe and the numismatic museum displays around 20000 medals and coins from various countries.

These are the top three places to visit during your trip to Mons, Belgium but it isn’t the end of the list. The other chic places of Mons include the church of Sainte – Waudru, Le Lumeçon, Château de Beloeil and many more. So, what are you waiting for? Just get your Belgium Visa and set out for an unforgettable trip to Mons, Belgium. 

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