Autoworld, Brussels, Belgium 🇧🇪 2025

Описание: Autoworld is the National Automobile Museum of Belgium, located in the grand South Hall (Palais Mondial) of Parc du Cinquantenaire, Brussels. 
• Founded in 1986, its origins lie in the classic vehicle collection of Ghislain Mahy, curated with entrepreneur Charly De Pauw. 

🏛️ The Building
• The museum occupies a neo‑classical hall built in 1880 by Gédéon Bordiau, later hosting auto exhibits from 1902–1936. 
• Its impressive metal-and-glass skylights and arches create a stunning display space. 

🚘 Collection & Themes
• Showcases 300+ vehicles, including cars, motorcycles, fire‑engines, and even horse‑drawn carriages, spanning from the late 19th century to the present day. 
• Highlights include:
• Early Belgian marques like Minerva.
• Royal limousines used by Belgian monarchs.
• Thematic zones: “Sport & Competition”, “Royal Zone”, “Electric Zone”, “Supercars”, “Belgian Industry”, and nods to comic icons such as Tintin and Michel Vaillant. 

🔄 Temporary Exhibitions
• Rotating displays every few months spotlight anniversaries (e.g., Mini Cooper, Bentley, Citroën), motorsport history, and automotive design. 

🧭 Visitor Information
• Situated at Parc du Cinquantenaire 11, near metro stations Schuman and Merode.