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Coordinates: 50°50′48″N 4°21′9″E. The Grand-Place ( French: [ɡʁɑ̃ plas]; "Grand Square"; also used in English [a]) or Grote Markt ( Dutch: [ˌɣroːtə ˈmɑr (ə)kt] ⓘ; "Big Market") is the central square of Brussels, Belgium.
Dec 2, 2010 · Dutch. Outstanding Universal Value. Brief synthesis. Around a cobbled rectangular market square, La Grand-Place in Brussels, the earliest written reference to which dates back to the 12th century, features buildings emblematic of municipal and ducal powers, and the old houses of corporations.
Aug 7, 2023 · Thanks to its central location and tumultuous history, Grand Place remains the beating heart of Brussels historic city centre. And, even today, the Grote Markt remains the perfect spot from which to begin any exploration of old Brussels, even if you only have one day in the city .
La Grand-Place, Brussels. Description. Maps. Documents. Gallery. Video. Indicators. Location. Download World Heritage Properties into different formats (RSS/XML/KML) Maps. Disclaimer.
To guide you as you explore the region and its many treasures, we've put together a selection of maps and brochures that will help you discover some of our capital's best kept secrets. These brochures and maps, which we produce ourselves, are available at our reception offices on the Grand-Place and Place Royale.
Aug 26, 2021 · The Grand Place, known as the Grote Markt in Dutch, is considered one of the most beautiful squares in Europe. Originally an 11th century marketplace in the early city of Brussels, the Grand Place had become by the 14th century associated with the city’s merchants and tradesmen.
Sitemap. // Heritage. // UNESCO World Heritage. // Grand-Place of Brussels. The Grand-Place is the central square of the City of Brussels. All over the world it is known for its decorative and aesthetic wealth. The Grand-Place is surrounded by the guild houses, the City Hall and the Maison du Roi.
