Spiennes, Mons

Name: Spiennes
Address: Mons, Belgium

#12 among attractions in Mons

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Spiennes is a town of Wallonia and a district of the municipality of Mons, located in the province of Hainaut, Belgium. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°25'31"N, 3°58'43"E

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Spiennes – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

2.4 miNW
Museum, Art museum
Museum François Duesberg, Mons
63 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...
2.4 miNW
Museum, Architecture
Maison Losseau, Mons
61 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...
2.4 miNW
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Collégiale Sainte-Waudru, Mons
61 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...
2.4 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Mundaneum, Mons
63 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...
3.4 miW
50°25'6"N • 3°54'6"E
Le Pass, Frameries
88 min walk • Amusement, Science museum, Theme park
2.3 miNW
, Tower, Observation decks and towers
Belfry of Mons, Mons
60 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...
1.5 miNE
Cemetery
St Symphorien Military Cemetery, Mons
39 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.
0.4 miSE
, Prehistoric site
Silex's, Mons
11 min walk • 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.
2.6 miNW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Maison Van Gogh, Mons
67 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.
3.7 miNW
Quiet lake with a marina and walking paths
Grand Large, Mons
94 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.
2.6 miNW
50°27'25"N • 3°56'53"E
Natural History Museum, Mons
66 min walk • Museum