Grote Markt, Grand place in Aalst, Belgium
The central square features notable buildings including the Aldermen's House, Town Hall, and Beurs van Amsterdam, with a statue of printer Dirk Martens.
In 1524, the square witnessed the execution of Clara 't Roen, marking a significant moment as the first female Protestant martyr in the region.
The Grote Markt functions as the primary location for the Carnival of Aalst, hosting traditional events such as doll burning and onion throwing.
The square connects to Kattestraat, Hopmarkt, and Nieuwstraat, making it a central point for exploring the surrounding commercial and historical districts.
The Schepenhuis building at Grote Markt holds UNESCO buffer zone status, indicating its role in preserving architectural and historical elements.
Location: Aalst
GPS coordinates: 50.93830,4.03880
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:44
Schepenhuis
7 m
St Martin's Church of Aalst
148 m
Borse van Amsterdam
50 m
Pierre Cornelisstadion
1.4 km
Sint-Jozefkerk
410 m
Stadhuis van Aalst
55 m
Groot Park
1.1 km
't Gasthuys
267 m
Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Bijstandkerk
1.1 km
Beguinage of Aalst
480 m
CC De Werf
259 m
Sint-Annabrug
411 m
Zeebergbrug
762 m
Parktuin Schelfhout
468 m
Heilig Hartkerk
1.3 km
Heilige Geestkapel
183 m
Koningin Astridpark
735 m
Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Meuleschettekapel
607 m
Netwerk Aalst
530 m
Sint-Catharinakerk
539 m
Zwartehoekbrug
808 m
Werfkapel Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Ter Druiven
370 m
House Pieter De Bruyne
413 m
Van Mosseveldemolen
1.4 km
Sint-Jobkapel
1.2 km
Chapel of Anthony of Padua
401 m
Kapucijnenklooster
872 m
Louis Paul Boon monument in Aalst
306 mReviews
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