Miniature Park "Mini-Europe" is one of the main attractions of Brussels. Located 24 000 km2 it was inaugurated in 1989 by the Belgian Prince Philippe. It is at the foot of the Atomium Bruparke and presents the most famous European monuments miniatures (scale - 1:25). In addition, there are cars, trains, Airbus, mills and other models, driven by electricity.
Along the walkways are about 400 major exhibits with miniature figures of people and trees, that turns it from a museum in the Discovery Centre, as Many models are real achievements of technology. This collapse of the Berlin Wall, the eruption of Vesuvius, spinning mills and Dutch Finnish sailboats passing through the locks lakes. All this grandeur when buttons are pressed at the respective layouts beeping - the ringing of bells, sirens steamship, folk songs, and even a cry of gulls in the harbor. All subjects are allowed to touch.
In July and August on Saturdays in the park satisfied with fireworks. In the evening and at night it is illuminated with lights, resulting in a "Mini Europe" effectively transformed.
Using a guide detailing, you can easily get to the interactive exhibition "The Soul of Europe", presented in a playful way. For students there are various educational projects.
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