Grand-Place, World Heritage Site square in Brussels, Belgium
The Grand Place encompasses a central square measuring 68 by 110 meters, enclosed by Gothic and Baroque guild houses and the municipal town hall.
In 1695, French troops under Marshal de Villeroy extensively damaged the square during a bombardment, leading to a complete reconstruction within four years.
The Brussels Town Hall and surrounding merchant guild houses represent the economic and architectural achievements of medieval Brabantine Gothic and Baroque styles.
The square functions as a pedestrian zone and contains the Brussels City Museum, which displays historical artifacts and documents about municipal development.
Every two years in August, over 500,000 begonia flowers create an enormous decorative carpet covering the entire central square.
Location: City of Brussels
Architectural style: baroque architecture, Gothic architecture, Gothic Revival, Flamboyant
Elevation above the sea: 30 m
Length: 110 m
Width: 68 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Website: https://brussel.be/grote-markt-van-brussel
Address: Grote Markt, 1000 Brussel, Belgium 1000 Bruxelles - Brussel
Phone: +3225138940
Website: https://brussel.be/grote-markt-van-brussel
GPS coordinates: 50.84671,4.35254
Latest update: November 14, 2025 22:18
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