Description of the attraction
Mini-Europe miniature park is one of the main attractions of Brussels. Located on 24,000 km2, it was inaugurated in 1989 by Prince Philip of Belgium. It is located in Brupark at the foot of the Atomium and presents the most famous miniatures of European monuments (scale - 1:25). In addition, there are cars, a train, an airbus, mills and other models powered by electricity.
Along the footpaths there are about 400 main exhibits with miniature figures of people and trees, which turns it from a museum into an educational center, since many mockups represent real technological advances. This includes the collapse of the Berlin Wall, the eruption of Vesuvius, rotating Dutch mills and Finnish sailing ships passing through the locks of the lakes. All this splendor is accompanied by sound signals when pressing the buttons of the corresponding models - bell ringing, steamer sirens, folk songs and even the cry of seagulls in the port. All objects are allowed to be touched by hands.
Fireworks are held in the park on Saturdays in July and August. In the evening and at night, it is illuminated with lights, as a result of which “Mini-Europe” is spectacularly transformed.
Using the detailed guidebook, you will easily get to the interactive exhibition “Soul of Europe”, presented in a playful way. There are various pedagogical projects for students.
