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Mons (French: [mɔ̃s] ⓘ; German and Dutch: Bergen, Dutch pronunciation: [ˈbɛrɣə (n)] ⓘ; Walloon and Picard: Mont) is a city and municipality of Wallonia, and the capital of the province of Hainaut, Belgium. Mons was made into a fortified city by Count Baldwin IV of Hainaut in the 12th century.
Mons is the capital of the Belgian province of Hainaut, in the region of Wallonia. The town is a worthy place to base yourself for a multi-day exploration of the Hainaut region. Map. Directions. Satellite. Photo Map.
Nov 15, 2023 · About Mons. Community: French Community. Region: Wallonia. Province: Hainaut. Arrondissement: Mons. Population: ~ 100,000.
Mons, municipality, Walloon Region, southwestern Belgium, set on a knoll between the Trouille and Haine rivers, at the junction of the Nimy-Blaton Canal and the Canal du Centre. The Nimy-Blaton Canal replaces that of Mono Condé, built by Napoleon, which has been filled and now serves as a vehicle.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Dec 26, 2023 · Landmark structures and centuries-old architectural attractions, along with museums and interesting local festivals, make Mons a city worth adding to your Belgium sightseeing itinerary if you're interested in history and culture.
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Jan 26, 2020 · But since being crowned the European City of Culture in that particular year, Mons has put itself on the tourism map. Although it may not be as packed full of events as 2015, the city still has a great choice for travellers including a church that is often compared to the Notre Dame in Paris and some truly different museums.