Silex's, Mons

Name: Silex's
Address: Mons, Belgium

#9 among attractions in Mons

Unesco, Prehistoric site

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The Neolithic flint mines of Spiennes are among the largest and earliest Neolithic flint mines which survive in north-western Europe, located close to the Walloon village of Spiennes, southeast of Mons, Belgium. The mines were active during the mid and late Neolithic between 4,300 and 2,200 BC. Declared to be "remarkable for the diversity of technological solutions used for extraction" the site and its surroundings were inducted into the UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites in 2000. ()

Local name: Minières néolithiques de silex de Spiennes Unesco: from 2000Area: 0.66 mi²Coordinates: 50°25'12"N, 3°58'57"E

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Silex's – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museum François Duesberg, Maison Losseau, Collégiale Sainte-Waudru, Mundaneum.

2.8 miNW
Museum, Art museum
Museum François Duesberg, Mons
73 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Mons, Belgium, the Museum François Duesberg stands as a testament to the finesse of decorative arts from the late 18th to the early 19th centuries. This museum, dedicated to the works of the eponymous François Duesberg, an avid collector...
2.8 miNW
Museum, Architecture
Maison Losseau, Mons
72 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Mons, Belgium, Maison Losseau stands as a testament to the Art Nouveau movement that swept through Europe at the turn of the 20th century. This museum, once a private residence, is a jewel of architectural and decorative art, offering visitors a...
2.8 miNW
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Collégiale Sainte-Waudru, Mons
71 min walk • The Collégiale Sainte-Waudru stands as a beacon of gothic architecture in the heart of Mons, Belgium. This historic church, dedicated to Saint Waltrude, is an emblem of the city's rich cultural heritage. Construction of the church commenced in the 15th century...
2.9 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Mundaneum, Mons
73 min walk • The Mundaneum, often regarded as the precursor to the modern internet, is a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Mons, Belgium. This unique museum is dedicated to the ambitious project of Paul Otlet and Henri La Fontaine, who in the early 20th century sought to gather...
3.6 miW
50°25'6"N • 3°54'6"E
Le Pass, Frameries
91 min walk • Amusement, Science museum, Theme park
2.7 miNW
, Tower, Observation decks and towers
Belfry of Mons, Mons
70 min walk • The Belfry of Mons stands as a proud emblem of the city of Mons, Belgium, and a distinguished member of the UNESCO World Heritage List. This historical tower, which punctuates the skyline at a height of 87 meters, is a testament to the civic pride and architectural...
1.6 miNE
Cemetery
St Symphorien Military Cemetery, Mons
41 min walk • The St Symphorien Military Cemetery is a First World War Commonwealth War Graves Commission burial ground in Saint-Symphorien, Belgium. It contains the graves of 284 German and 229 Commonwealth soldiers, principally those killed during the Battle of Mons.
2.9 miNW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Maison Van Gogh, Mons
75 min walk • Maison Van Gogh is a museum in the village of Cuesmes, near Mons in Belgium. Vincent van Gogh lived here from 1879 to 1880.
0.4 miNW
Village, Area
Spiennes, Mons
11 min walk • Spiennes is a town of Wallonia and a district of the municipality of Mons, located in the province of Hainaut, Belgium. It was a municipality until the fusion of the Belgian municipalities in 1977.
3 miNW
50°27'25"N • 3°56'53"E
Natural History Museum, Mons
76 min walk • Museum
5.6 miSW
Forts and castles
Sars-la-Bruyère Castle
142 min walk • Sars-la-Bruyère Castle is a château-ferme, or fortified farmhouse, in Sars-la-Bruyère in the municipality of Frameries, province of Hainaut, Wallonia, Belgium. The ruins of the 13th century donjon remain, but the greater part of the château was rebuilt in the 18th and 19th centuries.