The Atlas Obscura Guide To Mons

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Mons, Belgium

Updated October 17, 2017

Unusual Attractions in Mons

Mons, Belgium

Mundaneum

A visionary precursor to the Internet made of index cards.

Mons, Belgium

The Guardhouse Monkey

Petting this mysterious iron monkey supposedly brings good luck.

Mons, Belgium

The Passenger

A 141-foot wave of crashing lumber guards the entrance to the Grand Place in Mons.

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Le Roeulx, Belgium

Strépy-Thieu Boat Lift

The world's tallest boat lift stands as a massive piece of industrial tourism.

6 miles from Mons

Binche, Belgium

Carnival of Binche

The tiny Belgian town's ancient version of Mardi Gras involves eerie wax masks, sticks for warding off evil, and ostrich plume hats.

9 miles from Mons

Bavay, France

Bavay Ancient Forum

These ruins reveal the remarkably intact layout of a Roman marketplace.

12 miles from Mons

Écaussinnes, Belgium

‘Bonhomme de Fer’ (‘The Iron Man’)

This human-shaped statue is actually a geodesic station.

13 miles from Mons

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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Mons

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Mons, Belgium

Updated October 17, 2017

Unusual Attractions in Mons

Mons, Belgium

Mundaneum

Mons, Belgium

The Guardhouse Monkey

Mons, Belgium

The Passenger

Le Roeulx, Belgium

Strépy-Thieu Boat Lift

Binche, Belgium

Carnival of Binche

Bavay, France

Bavay Ancient Forum

Écaussinnes, Belgium

‘Bonhomme de Fer’ (‘The Iron Man’)

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