The two terraces at the top of Brussels' Cinquantenaire Arch are open once again to the general public, the Royal Military Museum has announced.
The panoramic view, which the museum dubs the "ultimate selfie spot", features some of the most popular landmarks in the capital, including the Atomium, the Koekelberg Basilica, and the European Parliament.
The renovated rooftops. Credit: Belga/Nicolas Maeterlinck
The wooden terraces are located on either side of the arch's bronze quadriga in the Cinquantenaire park (or Jubelpark in Dutch). Located in the European Quarter, the park was built in 1880 to mark the 50th anniversary of Belgium's independence.
The terraces of the arch were closed over the last three years as part of a renovation project. The whole area has been undergoing several renovations and maintenance works in preparation for the celebrations of Belgium's 200th anniversary in 2030.
The renovated rooftops. Credit: Belga/Nicolas Maeterlinck
However, the panoramic experience at the Arch is not reachable by all. "The viewpoint is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible," reads a statement on the museum's website.
While there is an elevator that can take visitors inside the Cinquantenaire Arch, to access the view, visitors need to climb a few sets of stairs. Those who want to skip the elevator altogether will need to climb up 186 steps before reaching the view.
The renovated rooftops. Credit: Belga/Nicolas Maeterlinck
Access to the panoramic view from the terraces is included with the ticket to the Royal Military Museum. The Museum is open every day, except Monday, from 09:00 to 17:00.
