Discover the best top things to do in Hainaut Province, Belgium including Francois Duesberg Museum, MAC's (Musee des arts Contemporains), Musee royal de Mariemont, Musee de la Photographie, Centre of Engraving and the Printed Image, Keramis-Centre de la Ceramique, Manege de Sury, BAM Beaux-Arts Mons, TAMAT / Musee de la Tapisserie, Museum of Fine Arts (Musee des Beaux-Arts).
Located 35 miles south of Brussels, military buffs will find a rich history in Mons, the capital of the Province of Hainaut. British and German troops occupied Mons in 1914 during World War I, yet the city also has ruins dating back to the ancient Romans. Must-sees in Mons, include its Gothic style townhall; The Belfry, a World Heritage UNESCO site; The Collegiate Church of Sainte-Waudru, and the Decorative Arts Museum François Duesberg with its unique and prestigious clock collection. Van Gogh even lived in Mons for a time, and Van Gogh’s house is preserved and open to the public.
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