Traveler Description
Considered one of the most beautiful medieval squares in Europe, the ornate Grand Place is the center of Brussels, where many historic buildings dating from the 17th century are located.

Address: In the City Center
Phone: 00 32 (0)2 279 43 65


Traveler Reviews

A true World Heritage Site
Reviewed by Richard-Roadman on Aug 5, 2010


Very nice square with beautiful, richly decorated buildings. Perfect place to eat a Belgium waffle and look at all the tourist on the square. The square was smaller than I thought, but much more nicer in reality to see al the buildings together around the place than individually on a picture or so. Don't forget to rub the statue of Evrard t Serclaes!

Always Something Happening
Reviewed by Kalle_Blomkvist on Aug 2, 2010


The architecture is really neat to look at, but it's also a main activity spot. When I arrived there were people walking around with signs saying 'hugs for free'. At 10:30 and 11pm every night there is a 12 minute light show on the mayor's house. It's also a great place to people watch.

Beautiful square
Reviewed by Falkvik on Jun 26, 2010


The Grand Place is the beautiful central square of Brussels surrounded by amazing buildings. For me the most impressive building was the Brussels Town Hall, which is about 100 metres tall. It´s a gothic building, built in the Middle ages. I have been at a lot of different town squares in cities all over Europe, but this is the most beautiful square I´ve ever visited. The Grand Place is full of nice restaurants, although a little pricey! A tip: don´t miss the fantastic light show on summer evenings.

Best Square ever!
Reviewed by kesibmik on May 28, 2010


I have been to many great squares in my travels to Europe and without doubt this was the most amazing of them all. Like with most squares, it is usually very busy and full of tourist but it is so large that they disperse well and you still can get some great shots of the gothic buildings that surround you. Another thing I noticed is how clean it was, no pigeons like in Venice. My first impression was very awe inspiring. I've heard it was a beautiful square but it was more amazing than that. It was, well, Grand!

Good but not great
Reviewed by talltraveller69 on May 24, 2010


Worth a visit. If you are eating there in the evening, beware as eating out is very expensive, so go for the tourist menu (sometimes you have to ask for it but one is usually forthcoming) Without doubt best value for money.