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Grand-Place

In the City Center, Brussels 1000, Belgium
00 32 (0)2 279 43 65
As featured in 3 days in Brussels and 1 other guide
Ranked #1 of 161 attractions in Brussels
4.5 of 5 stars 1155 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Historic Sites
Activities: City walk sightseeing, Shopping
Fee: No
Traveller Description: The Grand Place, which I have visited several times, was largely cordoned off by barriers on Friday 6 August.  The buildings are certainly very fine... more »
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Glasgow
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

A wonderfully intimate square, full of wonderful Flemish Renaissance architecture. Very vibrant surrounding area. More

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Brussels, Belgium
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Grand-Place is an iconic example of Belgian/Flemish architecture of the middle ages. It serves as the heart of the city and many cultural events are held throughout the year. More

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Morecambe, United Kingdom
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

buidlings are amazing. So much detail in each part More

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Budapest, Hungary
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

The place will give you a very interest travel in the time, once you will there and meet the histories of the surrounding buildings. More

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Saint Louis, Missouri
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Enjoyed the flower market in the morning. Visited the Brewery Museum. More

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Peshtigo, WI
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

It is truly a step back in time, very grand. Lots of great restaurants around and shopping for almost anything. We got chocolates, 8 boxes for 12$ which were very yummy. More

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Smithers, Canada
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Beauty of the buildings, and it was a wonderful atmosphere. More

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surabaya
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

It was another historic building not to be missed in Europe. Just in the centre of the city. Better walk to get there or take the tram, the train ticket machine only received coins and cards with PIN, nobody in the metro station. One way is 2 € and daily is 6 €. The building itself is amazing. Not to... More

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Campo Grande, MS
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Really. It is. Suberb architecture. It's not like those huge squares from Paris, it's pretty small. But it really is an amazing site. More

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adelaide australia
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

well worth a visit, very beautiful buildings and it highlighted the architecture of Brussels. More

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