Grand-Place

Introduction

The Grand Place is the heart of Brussels, the Belgian capital, hailed as one of the most beautiful squares in the world. Ringed by magnificent, richly carved Gothic town hall, the King's House and ornate guild houses, it is grand and exquisite, the pride of Brussels, and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The square's history goes back to the Middle Ages, when it was the commercial and civic center of Brussels. Around it stand a series of architectural masterpieces: the towering Gothic town hall with its fine spire, opposite the neo-Gothic King's House (Bread House), and dozens of gilded, richly sculpted Baroque and Gothic mixed-style guild houses—once the seats of the trade guilds, their gables decorated with fine sculptures, gilding and emblems, row upon row, spectacular. Every two years, the square is covered with a spectacular flower carpet made of hundreds of thousands of flowers. Whether by day or under the evening lights, the Grand Place radiates an astonishing splendor and elegance. Strolling the Grand Place with admiration, you truly feel Brussels' deep history and extraordinary architectural art. Respect the world-heritage buildings, do not carve or climb; mind the crowds, watch your belongings, beware of pickpockets; visit civilly.

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