Grote Markt, Medieval central square in Ypres, Belgium.

Grote Markt is the central square of Ypres, covering about 12,500 m², the second largest in Flanders after Sint-Niklaas. It is bordered by the Gothic Cloth Hall with its UNESCO-listed belfry, the Renaissance Nieuwerck and Kasselrijhof, the In 't Klein Stadhuis inn and the Gerechtshof, mostly rebuilt after World War I.

The square emerged in the Middle Ages as the center of the cloth trade, which brought economic importance to the region. After severe destruction during World War I, it was carefully rebuilt to restore its medieval appearance.

The square's name comes from the cloth trade that made Ypres a major textile centre in the Middle Ages. A pillory stood on the market from 1456 to 1792, and a marble fountain built under French rule in 1689 was removed in 1806. Every Saturday morning the whole square, parking spaces included, fills with market stalls.

The square is easy to explore on foot and surrounded by cafes and restaurants around its edges. It is best to arrive early to avoid crowds, especially on weekends when markets take place.

The square's surface covers about 12,500 m², making it Flanders' second-largest grand place after Sint-Niklaas. On the car-free side stand a scale model of the Cloth Hall and belfry and a fountain. From 1456 to 1792 a pillory stood on the market; a marble fountain built under French rule in 1689 vanished in 1806.