Saint-Symphorien Cemetery

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. St. The cemetery is located 2 Kms east of Mons and was added to UNESCO’s prestigious World Heritage List in 2023, as part of the 'Funerary and memory sites of the First World War (Western Front)'. The charming site consists of small islands of greenery, with conifers of all kinds interspersed with rarer species such as Japanese cherry trees.

Unesco: Funerary and memory sites of the First World War (Western Front)
Date: March 4

The Belfry of Mons

The Belfry of Mons, recognized by UNESCO since 1999, is an iconic landmark in the Mons landscape. At a height of 87 metres, it dominates the city of Mons. As the only baroque belfry in Belgium, it stands as a remarkable architectural testimony. Inside, it houses an interpretation center dedicated to its history and its recognition as UNESCO heritage. The permanent exhibition comes to life through multimedia displays called "windows of time," as well as through objects from the collections of Mons. Located on the heights of Mons, the visit also offers an unmissable panoramic view of the city.

Unesco: Belfries of Belgium and France
Date: March 4