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Grand-Place

In the City Center, Brussels 1000, Belgium
00 32 (0)2 279 43 65
Ranked #1 of 158 attractions in Brussels
4.5 of 5 stars 691 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Historic Sites
Activities: City walk sightseeing, Shopping
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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Tyremarxx
Dublin, Ireland
Senior Contributor
36 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 14, 2012 NEW

Something you must see when in Brussels. It is the heart of Brussels and, therefore, of the EU. More

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CATHERIN G
Geneva, Switzerland
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3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 13, 2012 NEW

lot of nice places to have a drink but a bit of a touristic trap when it comes to restaurants More

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ronnie20
Denver
Senior Contributor
32 reviews
14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 13, 2012 NEW

The place where you can find everyone on a Friday. At least I did. Many were tourists, like me, others, Brussels residents. The square is a large, open space, surrounded by buildings that were once homes centuries ago, but now are mostly home to restaurants and shops. More

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khyberpass
Telford, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
21 reviews
14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 12, 2012 NEW

I'm not a big history fan so this was never going to be a wow for me, but the building architecture is very attractive (reminds me a little of the sagrada familia?) . More

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southdevonkitty
paignton
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11 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 12, 2012 NEW

Fantastic architecture, spectacular at night,bars are friendlly, beware of the restaurants down the side streets as they try to get you in for very average food More

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DC-IMF-FAOtraveler
Washington DC
Senior Contributor
30 reviews
7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 11, 2012 NEW

The main square in Brussels is simply elegant. Go here for great photos, restaurants and the view--it will take your breath away! More

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BatmanMarlborough
Marlborough
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16 reviews
8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 11, 2012 NEW

nice historic square but advoid the cafes on it for lunch - far to touristy and very poor value More

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warpedgrrl
Rock Hill SC
Senior Contributor
22 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2012 NEW

crowded sometimes, but worth the trip. A good pair of small binoculars to see all the details of the the guild houses would be well worth it, but the overall picture is lovely. More

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Carlos M
Tampa, Florida
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2012 NEW

Lots of bling-bling. Beautiful cafes and buildings to look at. Mannekin Pis near-by. A must see! More

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Sbroumand_Nomad
Las Vegas, Nevada
Top Contributor
79 reviews
15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2012 NEW

If you have just two hours in Brussels this is the one place to go. More

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