Grote Markt, Medieval central square in Leuven, Belgium.
The Grote Markt features ornate Gothic structures including the Town Hall, St. Peter's Church, and guild houses arranged around a paved open space.
Dating from the 14th century, this square emerged alongside the establishment of the Old University of Leuven and developed into the city's administrative center.
The square maintains its function as the main venue for city celebrations, weekly markets, concerts, and seasonal festivities throughout the calendar year.
Only public transportation buses operate through the square, while numerous restaurants and cafes provide dining options along its perimeter.
Every August 9th, the square hosts the Meyboom planting ceremony, commemorating an ancient rivalry between Leuven and Brussels dating back centuries.
Location: Leuven
GPS coordinates: 50.87917,4.70139
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:41
Leuven Town Hall
37 m
St. Peter's Church, Leuven
36 m
Fons Sapientiae
66 m
University Hall
146 m
Stadsschouwburg Leuven
245 m
Dorre, de bakker
163 m
St Anne's College
255 m
College van Luik
132 m
Gerechtsgebouw
145 m
Westtorens van de Sint-Pieterskerk
84 m
Autonoom Gemeentebedrijf Museum Leuven
169 m
Vicus Artium
229 m
St. John's pump
118 m
Drapers Guild House of Leuven
30 m
College Pump
251 m
Villerscollege
224 m
Paep Thoon
234 m
House "Den Gulden Sadel"
265 m
National Institute for Technical Education Leuven
246 m
236 statues on Leuven's Town Hall
37 m
House "De Gulde Handt"
266 m
House "Die Cleyn Roode Rose"
258 m
House "Sint-Andries"
259 m
House "In de Dry Schepen"
263 m
House "Die Cleyne Swaene"
272 m
House "Die Cleynen Pellicaen"
270 m
House "Die Groote Roose"
256 m
Statue of Pieter Coutereel
167 mReviews
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