Bruxelles, Belgium
Grote Markt
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+32 25138940
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
It is one of the best ancient squares in Brussels. It’s extremely crowded most of the time except during early mornings. Be aware that there are a lot of Pick pocketer around this place therefore make sure you keep your valuables at the hotel or with you carefully.
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Went this place in December 2020, exactly before the pandemic. It’s truly beautiful and lovely place in the heart of the city. It’s also considered one of the most beautiful medieval square in Europe. Many buildings from 17th or 18th century are still well preserved. There’s a huge lovely Christmas tree, very beautiful in the night time together with the light show. Note : During the festive season, the sound and the light are part of the Winter Wonder where the 360 sound and light show take place on the facade of the Grand Place as well as Town Hall.
The most and beautiful square in the world! Love to go there for a happy hour.. and meet friends. I Really recommend it even in the winter time!
Beautiful square, especially at night. A must see spot for every photographer. Amazing atmosphere. Should at least visit it once, if you plan to go to Belgium and of course specifically to Brussels. Best season: mid spring or early summer!
Beautiful and very historical place to visit especially in December when sound with light show running on each day. That is awesome to see and the environment really cool. Highly recommended to visit this place. When you visit this place don't forget to buy chocolates from here and eating fresh waffles.
The Grand Place (French, pronounced [ɡʁɑ̃ plas]; \Grand Square\; also used in English) or Grote Markt (Dutch, pronounced [ˌɣroːtə ˈmɑrkt] (About this soundlisten); \Grand Market\) is the central square of Brussels, Belgium. It is surrounded by opulent guildhalls and two larger edifices, the city's Town Hall, and the King's House or Breadhouse (French: Maison du Roi, Dutch: Broodhuis) building containing the Brussels City Museum.The square measures 68 by 110 metres (223 by 361 ft). The Grand Place is the most important tourist destination and most memorable landmark in Brussels. It is also considered as one of the most beautiful squares in Europe, and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1998. In the 10th century, Charles, Duke of Lower Lorraine constructed a fort on Saint-Géry Island, the furthest inland point at which the Senne river was still navigable. This was the seed of what would become Brussels. By the end of the 11th century, an open-air marketplace was set up on a dried-up marsh near the fort that was surrounded by sandbanks. The market was called the Nedermerckt (meaning \Lower Market\ in Old Dutch).[9] The market likely developed around the same time as Brussels' commercial development. A document from 1174 mentions a lower market (Latin: forum inferius) not far from the port on the Senne river. The market was well situated along the Causeway (Dutch: Steenweg), an important commercial road which connected the prosperous regions of the Rhineland and the County of Flanders. At the beginning of the 13th century, three indoor markets were built on the northern edge of the Grand Place; a meat market, a bread market, and a cloth market.[9] These buildings, which belonged to the Duke of Brabant, allowed the wares to be showcased even in bad weather, but also allowed the Dukes to keep track of the storage and sale of goods, in order to collect taxes. Other buildings, made of wood or stone, enclosed the Grand Place - Wikipedia
A beautiful square with majestic buildings. Nice place to be, but now almost empty due to covid-19.
One of the most popular spots in Brussels close to some great restaurants and bars. A good place to wind down after exploring. Take some time observing the intricate architecture of the grand buildings.
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