Citadelpark

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Gyors tények: Sprawling across 19 acres, this former World's Fair grounds from 1913 still has two original pavilions standing. Over 1,500 trees create a green canopy that shelters outdoor concerts, sculpture exhibitions, and a small castle-like structure from the 1880s.

Főbb látnivalók: Tucked behind the main pathways, the 60-meter long Grotto van de Citadel is a man-made cave system built for the 1913 exposition, complete with artificial stalactites and a small waterfall. On summer evenings, the cave's entrance glows with colored lights during concerts, transforming the stone into something almost geological.

Bennfentes tippek

• Enter from the Koning Albertlaan side to see the grand entrance arches from 1913 first.
• The Grotto is easiest to find by heading toward the small pond and looking for the stone archway behind the bushes.
• Bring a blanket for lounging on the grass; benches fill up fast on sunny weekends.
• Visit on a Sunday morning when the adjacent Citadelpark flea market spills into the park's edge.

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