Poland extends to Mini-Europe: Inauguration of new iconic monuments!

Mini-Europe, an attraction showcasing Europe’s cultural and historical heritage, inaugurated two new Polish miniature monuments at an official ceremony on 25 March. The guests were welcomed by Vinciane Meeùs, Managing Director of Mini-Europe.
The inauguration ceremony, which included a musical interlude dedicated to Chopin, was attended by several dignitaries: Philippe Close, Mayor of Brussels; Maciej Fijałkowski, Secretary of the City of Warsaw; Małgorzata Wilk-Grzywna, Vice-President of the Polish Tourist Office; and Dr Marianna Otmianowska, Director of the Royal Łazienki Museum. Visitors will now be able to admire the Palace on the Isle and the Fryderyk Chopin Monument, both located in Warsaw’s Royal Łazienki Park, reinforcing the Polish presence within the park. ‘This initiative is perfectly in line with the original vision of Mini-Europe,’ emphasised Thierry Meeùs, founder of the park.

A more prominent corner dedicated to Poland
The addition of these two models allows Poland to take on a more prominent role within the park, offering visitors a more comprehensive view of its rich cultural heritage. These monuments are integrated into a carefully designed setting that evokes the atmosphere of the Royal Łazienki Park, with special animations to enrich the visitor experience. Vinciane Meeùs, Managing Director of Mini-Europe: ‘A visit to Mini-Europe is a chance to discover magnificent monuments, superbly animated decors and a unique encounter with European history and values. With the addition of these new Polish monuments, the history of Mini-Europe is expanding.’
A cultural heritage representative of European history
Mini-Europe now presents four Polish monuments representing different periods of European history:
The Palace on the Isle (Lazienki Palace) (inaugurated in 2025): This baroque house, transformed by King Poniatowski into a bathhouse, represents the elegance and grandeur of Poland’s classical heritage. The King ruled the common market of Lithuania and Poland at the time and attempted to introduce the reforms of the Enlightenment in Poland.
The Statue of Chopin (inaugurated in 2025): Paying tribute to the most famous Polish composer, whose music, inspired by nostalgia for his homeland, reinvented classical music worldwide. A musical installation playing Chopin’s compositions is a reminder of the famous open-air concerts that have been held in the park for over 65 years.
These are in addition to those that already existed:
The Arthus Court in Gdansk (inaugurated in 2004): A symbol of European trade in the period, this neo-Gothic style house welcomed merchants from all over Europe, particularly from the Hanseatic League. Built by a Dutchman, it displays Roman symbols and the effigy of Sigismund III, Grand Duke of Lithuania, King of Poland and King of Sweden.
The Three Crosses Monument in Gdansk (inaugurated in 2004): This monument pays tribute to the victims of the shipyards during the trade union struggles and stands as a symbol of the Solidarnosc movement in its fight against Soviet authority.

Celebrating Polish culture
To celebrate Poland’s cultural richness, Mini-Europe plans to organize a Polish Weekend on 26 and 27 April 2025, offering visitors the opportunity to discover Polish culinary delights, enjoy cultural and folkloric entertainment, participate in family workshops and discover Polish crafts.
A collaborative project
The expansion of the Polish section at Mini-Europe is a joint initiative of the Polish Embassy in Belgium, the Polish Tourist Office and Mini-Europe, with the support of the City of Warsaw, the Mazovia Voivodeship, the Royal Łazienki Museum and LOT Polish Airlines.
This project takes on special significance as Poland assumes the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, reaffirming its commitment to Europe’s shared history and culture.
Craftsmanship down to the last detail
The project began in 2022 and was a precision job, tailor-made for the site. It involved selecting the monuments and dealing with the administrative formalities, painstaking work to reproduce the details of these monuments on a scale of 1:25 based on plans, photos and drone scans, hand-painted finishes, as well as bringing the whole thing to life with figurines and animations in a natural setting.

About Mini-Europe

Located at the foot of the Atomium, Mini-Europe is the only park where, in the space of a few hours, you can travel across Europe. A journey that you will not find anywhere else. Stroll through the typical atmospheres of the most beautiful cities of the Old Continent. The unmistakeable chimes of Big Ben welcome you to the heart of London. Gondolas and mandolins introduce you to the charms of Venice. Take the Eurostar from Paris to the other side of France. Trigger the animations yourself: the eruption of Vesuvius, the fall of the Berlin Wall, the bullfight in Seville and many others… A total of 350 models and animations of an unequalled level of finish. Mini-Europe… a visit not to be missed during your stay in Brussels!  www.minieurope.eu