The Grand Place

Indeed it is such a grand place in Brussels, Belgium. It was just a day trip in Brussels before we took the eurostar to London.


So many tourists in summer..





I simply admire the architectural designs of the Grand Place.


The Grand Place is the central square of Brussels. It is surrounded by guildhalls, the city's Town Hall, and the Breadhouse. The square is the most important tourist destination and most memorable landmark in Brussels, along with the Atomium and Manneken Pis. It measures 68 by 110 metres (223 by 360 ft), and it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.




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  1. kyhAugust 19, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    yes it's a very lovely square. there's an annual flower festival there where they lay down this gorgeous flower carpet that fills the whole square. :)

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  2. MerrynAugust 19, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    it's a very beautiful place with the most amazing architectural design!

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  3. cre8toneAugust 19, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    Superb building!~

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  4. Alice LawAugust 20, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    Awesome architecture!^^

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  5. eileeninmdAugust 22, 2011 at 2:09 AM

    What a fabulous trip, it is a grand place. Wonderful photos.

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  6. Twilight ManAugust 22, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    I love the building too. I could stand there for an hour staring at its beauty. I will mark this place in my traveling diary.

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  7. slavemomAugust 24, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Beautiful architecture!

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