Grand-Place

The Grand-Place, in Brussels

The Grand-Place is the majestic heart of Brussels, one of the most beautiful squares in the world, listed as UNESCO world heritage. The Brussels audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this architectural masterpiece, a setting of sumptuous façades.

One of the most beautiful squares in the world

The Grand-Place envelops you with its majesty: you feel very small, at the centre of one of the most beautiful squares in the world, listed as UNESCO world heritage. It is surrounded by an exceptional architectural ensemble, dominated by the town hall and its slender belfry, the Maison du Roi and the sumptuous guild houses with richly adorned and gilded façades. The square was rebuilt at the end of the seventeenth century after a bombardment, in a flamboyant baroque style. The historic and symbolic heart of Brussels, the Grand-Place hosts markets, concerts and the famous flower carpet. It is an essential jewel of the Belgian capital.

What to see

You admire the exceptional architectural ensemble dominated by the town hall and its belfry, the Maison du Roi and the sumptuous guild houses with gilded façades, in a flamboyant baroque style. The Grand-Place is the jewel of Brussels, listed by UNESCO. It is a must-see stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The Grand-Place lies in the heart of Brussels, reachable on foot and by public transport. It is a public space open at all times, freely accessible; the surrounding monuments have their own visiting hours. The square is particularly beautiful illuminated in the evening and during its great events.

Why is the Grand-Place of Brussels famous?

For its exceptional architectural ensemble in flamboyant baroque style, with the town hall, the Maison du Roi and the guild houses with gilded façades; it is one of the most beautiful squares in the world, listed by UNESCO.

Where is the Grand-Place of Brussels?

In the heart of Brussels, in Belgium.