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Historic sites in Mons

Historic Sites of Mons

Mons showcases a diverse historical timeline, from the prehistoric Neolithic Flint Mines of Spiennes to significant World War I landmarks marking the conflict's first and last British actions. The city center features the only Baroque belfry in Belgium and the Gothic Saint Waltrude Collegiate Church. Cultural heritage is further preserved in the Mundaneum's vast archives and the 15th-century Town Hall, while the ruins of Havré Castle offer a glimpse into the region's medieval defensive architecture.

Historic Sites of Mons — Map

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Belfry of Mons

The Belfry of Mons is one of the more recent among the belfries of Belgium and France.

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Neolithic Flint Mines at Spiennes

The Neolithic flint mines of Spiennes are among the largest and earliest Neolithic flint mines which survive in north-western Europe,…

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Saint Waltrude Collegiate Church

Saint Waltrude Collegiate Church is a Roman Catholic parish church in Mons, Belgium, named in honour of Saint Waltrude.

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Mundaneum

The Mundaneum was an institution which aimed to gather together all the world's knowledge and classify it according to a system called the…

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Hôtel de Ville de Mons

A 15th-century Gothic building on the Grand Place featuring a small iron monkey statue on its facade, which tradition claims brings good luck to those who pet its head with their left hand.

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Église Sainte-Élisabeth

Located on Rue de Nimy, this church features a blend of Baroque and Renaissance styles, rebuilt in the 16th century following a fire. It houses notable 17th-century woodwork and religious art.

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Chapelle Saint-Calixte

The oldest religious monument in Mons, dating back to 1051. Built in Romanesque style, it sits within the park of the former castle and now houses a museum dedicated to the site's history.

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Église Saint-Nicolas-en-Havré

Notable for its 18th-century Baroque facade and elaborate interior, this church contains a high altar from 1710 and a precious silver-plated copper statue of Saint Nicholas.

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Havré Castle

Havré Castle is a ruined castle in the village of Havré in the town of Mons, province of Hainaut, Belgium.

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George Lawrence Price

Private George Lawrence Price was a Canadian soldier. He is traditionally recognized as the last soldier of the British Empire to be killed…

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Battle of Mons

The Battle of Mons was the first major action of the British Expeditionary Force in the First World War.

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