LOCATION
The Grand Place is in the middle of Brussels city centre. Streets leading to it include Rue de la Colline, Rue Charles Buls, Rue Chair et Pain & Rue des Harengs. Nearest Metro stop is Bruxelles Central/Brussel-Centraal but if you’re in the city centre anyway, just follow the crowds!
OUR VIEW ON BRUSSELS GRAND PLACE
This large cobbled square is the heart of the old centre of Brussels and the architecture here is impressive. The old town hall is the building that really stands out, but all of the others are worth seeing too. You’ll find a nice atmosphere in the square on a busy day too and it’s surrounded by restaurants and bars. Make sure you come back at night to see the lights of the square too. The Grand Place is also a World Heritage Site.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON BRUSSELS GRAND PLACE
The Grand Place is also known as Grote Markt on some maps. You’ll find year round activities here too with various festivals and seasonal displays. One of these events sees the cobbled floor transformed into a carpet of flowers! The most imposing building in the Grand Place, the Town Hall, dates back to 1402 although construction wasn’t completed until 1455.
MORE ON BRUSSELS GRAND PLACE
Wikipedia
Trabel.com
Unesco
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