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Exploring the Mons in Belgium is never a bad idea. It is not much well known, however it is a really perplexing place that could be surely explored in a day or even a weekend is expedient.
Address to reach Main Square : Grand Place, 7000 Mons
Location:
Mons is a Walloon city and municipality, and the capital of the Belgian province of Hainaut. Mons stands on a ridge between the two rivers of Haine and Troullie.
History:
Mons has its own historical worth. Its origins date back to the seventh century, when a castle was built here, and a monastery dedicated it to St. Waltrude.
It was the location of the Battle of Mons—the first battle fought by the British Army in World War I. This place is a place of culture and it holds the patrons of British, Germany, Roman, Dutch & Canadian. It is also known as “The city of schools” as it has a number of universities and schools.
A day tour in Mons:
Landmark structures and centuries-old buildings, along with museums, festivals, and other attractions make Mons a city worth visiting. The best places to see there are;
City hall is the city’s lively center, where you will find numerous cafés, restaurants, and shops lining the cobblestone streets. Tourists could easily spend an afternoon here simply admiring the facades of the square’s old buildings & much more.
Your visit to Mons can give you a chance to learn the interesting story of Saint Waudru and the cannon ladies. It took 200 years to complete. The church was built in Gothic style and its uninterrupted columns make the inside of the church look higher than it really is. It is the divine site and has a lot of purity in it.
The most famous landmark in Mons is the city’s bell tower, also known as El Catiau. It is well worth making the climb up to the top, where there is an observation platform. Once you’ve huffed and puffed your way up, you’ll be rewarded with incredible views across the town and out to the countryside & beyond.
The Mons Memorial Museum is dedicated to exploring Mons’ place in history.Nearly one half of the museum is dedicated to World War I.
It is known as Belgium’s “Little Versailles”. A series of small hedged gardens, several with pools, are arranged in typical Rococo fashion makes it worth to visit.
The history glitters here. Between Charleroi and Mons, not far from the French border, Binche takes great pride in being the only town in Belgium to retain a substantial proportion of its medieval ramparts intact, including 27 towers.
In a pinch of time there is much more to do so keep travelling.