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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 160 attractions in Brussels
4.5 of 5 stars 1124 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Historic Sites
Activities: City walk sightseeing, Shopping
Fee: No
Traveler 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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Brussels, Belgium
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

What a fantastic square.It takes your breath away,especially at dusk or night time More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW
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Great historical significance, architecture makes you want to just stand there and stare. You can't go to Brussels without appreciating the magnificence of the Grand Place. More

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Brighton, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

Great place to start an afternoon exploring Brussels More

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Potters Bar, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

Typical tourist tat around the Grand Place. Sometimes very crowded. BUT ... architecture and buildings are a "must see". More

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Lincoln, UK
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012 NEW

The only thing more beautiful than Grand-Place during the day, is Grand -Place at night! Absolutely stunning. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012 NEW

Europe's finest collection of medieval buildings surround this wonderful square. There is nothing quite like it that I know of and at night, under floodlights, astounding. Most buildings date from the 14th and 15th centuries but almost all were rebuilt in a short period from 1695-1700 after the French bombarded the city. And so they have remained - being preserved,... More

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Cambridge, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012 NEW

very beautiful square best seen in the evening when there are less visitors. I visited one Christmas when there was a wonderful display of lights which included a projection of Santa Claus and sleigh arriving across the roof tops. I don't know whether this happens every year. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012 NEW
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Fantastic large square. Cafes surround, great people watching. More

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New Delhi, Delhi, India
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012 NEW

Mesmerizing snow-caped mountains, enchanting lush greenery, rejuvenating silent valleys, refreshing aura and breathtaking picturesque landscape - everything together describes the beautiful Manali Hill Station. More

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Paris, France
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012 NEW

been there dozens of time, and each time I fell in love with the place. Spacious and so rich, you can't be unimpressed More

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