De Brouckère Square, Square in City of Brussels, Belgium

De Brouckère Square is a large public square in the center of Brussels, Belgium. It is mostly paved and forms a Y-shaped junction where several boulevards meet, surrounded by theaters, a cinema, hotels, and shops.

The square was created in the 19th century when the Senne river was covered over, and it replaced a church that was demolished in 1893. The design was by architect Léon Suys, during the time of mayor Jules Anspach.

The square is named after Charles de Brouckère, a former mayor of Brussels, and local people often use it as a meeting point before going to the cinema or a nearby café. The wide paved area hosts occasional events and markets, and the surrounding streets are known for shopping and entertainment.

The square is easy to reach on foot from nearby streets and by metro, with the station located right at the square. When you arrive, look for the wide open space in the middle to get your bearings, as the surrounding buildings and boulevards can be busy.

The square sits on the site of a former Augustinian church that was the last remnant of a convent destroyed during the French Revolution. The church itself was demolished later, and its memory is now hidden beneath the pavement.