Monument Baudouin de Constantinople, Mons

Name: Monument Baudouin de Constantinople
Address: Mons, Belgium

#15 among attractions in Mons

Monuments and statues, Memorial

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Baldwin I was the first emperor of the Latin Empire of Constantinople; Count of Flanders from 1194 to 1205 and Count of Hainaut from 1195-1205. Baldwin was one of the most prominent leaders of the Fourth Crusade, which resulted in the sack of Constantinople in 1204, the conquest of large parts of the Byzantine Empire, and the foundation of the Latin Empire. He lost his final battle to Kaloyan, the emperor of Bulgaria, and spent his last days as his prisoner. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°27'14"N, 3°57'38"E

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Monument Baudouin de Constantinople – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.7 miW
Museum, Art museum
Museum François Duesberg, Mons
18 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...
~1750 ftNW
Museum, Architecture
Maison Losseau, Mons
9 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...
0.6 miW
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Collégiale Sainte-Waudru, Mons
15 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...
~1800 ftNW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Mundaneum, Mons
9 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...
0.5 miW
, Tower, Observation decks and towers
Belfry of Mons, Mons
12 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 miNW
Quiet lake with a marina and walking paths
Grand Large, Mons
42 min walk • The Grand Large is an artificial lake in Wallonia, not far from the city of Mons in the province of Hainaut, Belgium. The lake is situated along the highway E19 between Paris and Brussels. Its marina can host 157 boats.
0.6 miW
50°27'25"N • 3°56'53"E
Natural History Museum, Mons
15 min walk • Museum
0.7 miSW
50°26'48"N • 3°57'0"E
Le jardin suspendu, Mons
17 min walk • Park
0.4 miNW
Memorial
Monument à Antoine Clesse, Mons
12 min walk • Antoine Clesse, born on May 30, 1816 and died on March 9, 1889, was a Belgian poet and songwriter.
~1980 ftW
Universities and schools
Faculté polytechnique de Mons, Mons
10 min walk • The Faculty of Engineering of UMons is a faculty of engineering at the University of Mons in the Wallonia region in Belgium. Before the 2009 merger of the Faculté Polytechnique de Mons and the University of Mons-Hainaut, the FPMs was the oldest university of the city of Mons and the first civil Engineering school in Belgium.
0.5 miNW
Universities and schools
University of Mons-Hainaut, Mons
13 min walk • The University of Mons-Hainaut, in Mons, Wallonia, Belgium, was a university in the French Community of Belgium. Its official language was French.

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Which popular attractions are close to Monument Baudouin de Constantinople?

Nearby attractions include Maison Losseau, Mons (9 min walk), Mundaneum, Mons (9 min walk), Faculté polytechnique de Mons, Mons (10 min walk), Monument à Antoine Clesse, Mons (12 min walk).

How to get to Monument Baudouin de Constantinople by public transport?

The nearest stations to Monument Baudouin de Constantinople:

Bus

Mons Hôpital Saint-Joseph • Lines: City'O (1 min walk)
Mons Place de Flandre • Lines: 1, 129, 134/, 15, 15/, 16, 16/, 17, 18, 19, 2, 22, 23, 24, 34/, 41, 6, 7, 82, 89, 96, City'R, E44, U, UCL/HELHa (1 min walk)

Train

Mons (21 min walk)