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People browse colorful flowers and potted plants for sale in the Grand Place, Brussels, with ornate historic buildings in the background.
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Grand’ Place

square, Brussels, Belgium
Also known as: Grote Markt
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People browse colorful flowers and potted plants for sale in the Grand Place, Brussels, with ornate historic buildings in the background.
Brussels: Grand' Place Grand' Place (Grote Markt), Brussels.

The Grand' Place is a central square in Brussels, Belgium, and is considered the city's premier architectural tourist attraction. It is located in the heart of the Old Town and is surrounded by elaborately decorated 17th-century guildhalls. The square features the imposing Town Hall on its south side and the ornate King's House on its north side, which houses the Brussels City Museum. The Grand' Place is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a significant historical and cultural landmark in Brussels.12

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  1. Brussels - City layout
  2. 11 Buildings That Reveal Belgium’s History
  3. Brussels - Cultural life

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