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Grand Place (Grote Markt)

Central Square, Brussels, Belgium 1000

Featured Review : Grand Place is the main square in Brussels and the area around which everything else revolves. Any trip to Brussels will include a visit to the square whether intentional or otherwise and it is a lovely place, full of am...See Full Review

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Grand Place, Brussels

  • 5 out of 5 stars by dkm1981 from Blackburn, England, United Kingdom
  • December 17, 2011
Grand Place, Brussels
Quote: Grand Place is the main square in Brussels and the area around which everything else revolves. Any trip to Brussels will include a visit to the square whether intentional or otherwise and it is a lovely place, full of amazing architecture and... Read the full Grand Place (Grote Markt) review

From journal A Christmas Weekend in Brussels

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Quite possibly the most beautiful square in Europe

  • 5 out of 5 stars by jipp05 from CA1 1LA, England, United Kingdom
  • January 1, 2011
Quote: The Grand Place in Brussels is the heart and soul of the city and somewhere that all tourists to the city are bound to wander through several times during their visit. The square is large and the buildings impossing and I found that it certainly... Read the full Grand Place (Grote Markt) review

From journal Surprisingly interesting Brussels

The most beautiful and most elegant of Europe

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Zhebiton from Moscow, Moskva, Russia
  • October 20, 2010
The most beautiful and most elegant of Europe
Quote: The most beautiful and most elegant area of the old cities of EuropeIt is a beautiful house of the former Guild. Stand close to each other - House Painter, House of a tailor, butcher's house, the House boatman ... Every house its name and its... Read the full Grand Place (Grote Markt) review

From journal Very nice and cozy

Not to Be Missed

  • 5 out of 5 stars by artslover from Calgary, Alberta
  • October 1, 2009
Not to Be Missed
Quote: Some consider this the most beautiful square in the world. The wide open square which sometimes houses a flower market as well as small street vendors is surrounded by Flemish Renaissance-baroque guild houses from the 17th century, the neo-Gothic... Read the full Grand Place (Grote Markt) review

From journal Weekend in Brussels

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The Heart of Brussels

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Carmen from Cary, North Carolina
  • April 28, 2009
The Heart of Brussels
Quote: The Grand Place is a large square in the heart of Brussels surrounded by architectural masterpieces. When you first walk into the square, it’s all you can do to keep your jaw from dropping to the ground. Actually, I think mine dropped anyway. All... Read the full Grand Place (Grote Markt) review

From journal Eating Our Way Through Brussels in One Day

Grand Place

  • 4 out of 5 stars by tekk2k from Fort Belvoir, Virginia
  • November 24, 2007
Quote: Grand Place. One of the old European town centers from around 600 years ago. One of the best tourist attractions in Brussels. Very Grand and Beautiful.

From journal Two Weeks in Brussels

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Grote Markt/Grand Place

  • 5 out of 5 stars by travellingdave from Calgary, Alberta
  • January 16, 2007
Grote Markt/Grand Place
Quote: Oh, what can be said about such a quintessentially Belgian, beautifully archaic, delicately gorgeous sight as Brussels' Grand Place that has not already been said? It's sweeping views of cobblestone paths, ancient guildhalls, trendy outdoor cafes,... Read the full Grand Place (Grote Markt) review

From journal The Heart of Europe - A Weekend in Brussels

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Grand Place

  • 5 out of 5 stars by wanderer 2005 from Phoenix, Arizona
  • August 17, 2005
Grand Place
Quote: The heart of Brussels and the place to start getting to know the city is the Grand'Place (Grote Markt). This historic market square, with its splendid guild houses and the impressive Gothic beauty of the Town Hall, is widely considered to be one of... Read the full Grand Place (Grote Markt) review

From journal Historic Brussels

Grand Place

  • 4 out of 5 stars by crolsen from Fairfax, Virginia
  • April 27, 2005
Grand Place
Quote: I just missed a beer festival here the day I was in the city. On days without events, it's a remarkable experience to stand in the middle of the square and admire the stunning architecture surrounding the area.

From journal Walk Around Brussels in a Day

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Grand Place

  • 5 out of 5 stars by kosvp from Chicago, Illinois
  • April 7, 2005
Quote: La Grande Place is Brussels' more ornate square. It is composed of several buildings that represent the history or the country and the region. La Grande Place is a supreme example of architecture and a must-do for anyone in Brussels, whether for a... Read the full Grand Place (Grote Markt) review

From journal Sensory Delight: Brussels, Belgium