UNESCO Heritage

Hainaut, a Belgian province with Mons as its capital, holds the national record for UNESCO-recognized heritage, with more than 20 sites, events, and skills! For such a small area, this is exceptional!

UNESCO Heritage sites in Mons

The region of Mons is proud to possess several sites listed as UNESCO World Heritage, which are true witnesses of its history and cultural richness.

The Belfry of Mons (1999), the Neolithic Flint Mines of Spiennes (2000), the Doudou (Intangible Heritage in 2005), the Grand-Hornu site (2012), the Universal Bibliographical Repertoire of Mundaneum, which was entered in 2013 into the UNESCO Memory of the World Program Register, and the Saint-Symphorien Military Cemetery (2023).

Explore the riches of Mons and dive into the world of its UNESCO-listed heritage, from architecture and folklore to craftsmanship and fascinating stories. Take advantage of your visit to discover the authenticity and diversity of the Mons region, a true concentration of history in the heart of Europe.

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