Musée Royal Armee Planes

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Musée Royal de l’Armée et d’Histoire Militaire

Brussels


Extensive displays of weaponry, uniforms, vehicles, warships, paintings and documentation dating from the medieval period through to Belgian independence and the world wars. You can climb to the top of the arch or take the lift for sweeping city views.

Transportation

  • metro: Mérode

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