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Grand Place - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The original Grand Place was a medley of buildings constructed between the 15th and 17th centuries in a variety of styles. The Grand Place was first laid out after the construction of the town hall, at the centre of the city's commercial district. The French launched a massive bombardment of the city centre with cannons and mortars, setting it on fire and flattening the majority of the Grand Place. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Grote_Markt_/_Grand-Place   (451 words)

Belgium, Grand Place (Grote Mart), Brussels The Grand Place (Grote Markt), a large town square in the bilingual city (French and Dutch) of Brussels, a marketplace since the 12th century, consists of the gothic City Hall (15th century), the King's House (originally from the 13th century), and a number of Guild houses. In 1695, during the War of the Grand Alliance, the square was largely destroyed, and shortly after the houses were rebuilt in the original style. leonardfrank.com /Worldheritage/Brussels.html   (71 words)

Brussels - Grand Place/Grote Markt & Manneken Pis Brussels- Grand Place/Grote Markt and Manneken Pis www.johof.de /brussels2.html   (8 words)

Grand Place / Grote Markt, Brussels The 110m/120yds by 68m/75yds Grand'Place (Grote Markt) lies at the very heart of Brussels Old Town, its sublime stylistic unity making it one of the loveliest squares in the world. Grand Place / Grote Markt Map (Brussels Central East) Maison du Roi in the Grand Place, Brussels. www.planetware.com /brussels/grand-place-grote-markt-b-br-bbbgp.htm   (260 words)

Brussels - Open Encyclopedia Two world fairs took place in Brussels, the Exposition universelle et internationale (1935) and the Expo '58 in 1958. The Heysel Stadium disaster took place in Brussels on May 29, 1985. The small town became in the 12th century an important stop on the commercial road from Bruges to Cologne. open-encyclopedia.com /Brussels   (1098 words)

Brussels : Attractions : Squares & Public Places Frommers.com Place du Grand-Sablon--Though the traffic passing through it diminishes the experience, the square (tram: 92, 93, or 94) is filled with sidewalk cafes and lined with gabled mansions, and locals consider it a classier place to see and be seen than the Grand-Place. Place des Martyrs--A few years ago this once elegant 18th-century square (Métro: Brouckère), in the lower city near the Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie, where the "500 Martyrs" of Belgium's 1830 War of Independence are entombed, was in a sorry state, literally crumbling to the ground. The Grand-Place is one of those places that repays both a generalized visual sweep around the entire ensemble to absorb the spectacle whole and entire, and a careful, close-up perusal of the myriad details, large and small, that make up an entity greater than the sum of its parts. www.frommers.com /destinations/brussels/0104021987.html   (2754 words)

Grand Place, Brussels - World Heritage Site - Pictures, info and travel reports Not really as big as the name would imply, the Grote Markt /Grand-Place, to be linguistically correct in the Belgian way, this collection of medieval/ Renaissance houses, especially the City Hall, is still outstanding, especially when you can enjoy great Belgian food and drinks in one of the little alleys nearby. As such, the Grand Place was a perfect venue, with a lovely architectural setting and a lively atmosphere, scented by the aroma of waffles and "French" fries. Although there are a few nice parts to see around la Grande Place, many things are just too touristy, perhaps most emphasised by the Manneken Pis statue which is a symbol of kitsch. worldheritagesite.org /sites/grandplace.html   (1213 words)

Great Public Spaces: Grand Place (De Grote Markt) Project for Public Spaces (PPS) - Placemaking for Communities Through the nature and quality of its architecture and of its outstanding quality as a public open space, the Grand-Place illustrates in an exceptional way the evolution and achievements of a highly successful mercantile city of northern Europe at the height of its prosperity in the 17th century. A happy clean place, the square is relatively safe for a city of a million people with 24 hour surveillance by the nearby police station. The Grand Place has been for centuries, the focal point of the city's social and civic life. www.pps.org /gps/one?public_place_id=832   (471 words)

Fodor's Travel Guides Forums Messages I never found it but was directed to Sablon - the next place over from Grote Markt, the Grand Place. The Grand Place, Mannequin Pis, and the Waterloo Battlefield. Louise up to the Place Stephanie, turn back and then walk up the Blvd. Waterloo toward the Hilton--this is the district with most (not all) of the top stores. www.fodors.com /forums/pgMessages.jsp?fid=2&tid=34521229&numresponses=5&start=0   (815 words)

Brussels, Capital of Belgium, Capital of Europe Grote Markt, meaning great, or big market is a large square located in the center of town. The surrounding buildings on the Grote Markt are just slightly shorter than the dark roof of the main part of the building. From the Grote Markt we walked down a very ordinary-looking, very narrow street. www.fortunecity.com /millenium/dipsy/31/places/brussels.html   (594 words)

Brussels: Enter Brussels&; world famous Grand Place and your eyes will immediately fall upon this grandiose building, which serves as the focal point of the square. This spectacular town hall was built by two architects: the left wing by Jacques van Thienen in 1402, the right wing by Jean van Ruysbroeck in 1445-1450. www.getours.com /detail.html?detailID=96168   (123 words)

Global Beer Network The 'Grote Markt - Grand Place' is so nice an so overwhelming that you need at least 30 minutes to admire all the details of all the buildings around the place. The cars were parked in the underground parking 'Grote Markt' Coming out of the parking, we saw the statue of Don Quichote, the fighter of the windmills (Cervantes), continued to see the main Cathedral (St. Goedele and St. Michael's), the building of the Flemish administration and the Belgian National Bank. www.globalbeer.com /web/body_pages/belgium/trip97/p5.6.2.1.html   (514 words)

Brussels Vacations: NH Grand Place Arenberg The park is a pleasant place for a walk, populated by a curious mix of parliamentarians of various nationalities, local school children and students (there is a school and a dental institute here). Despite its impressive history, for most visitors, this is first and foremost a place for entertainment and there's certainly no shortage of venues for eating and drinking, from bars offering a whole host of Belgian beers to restaurants serving moules frites, to cafés where you can sit outside and watch the world go by. Pride of place is given to one of Pieter Bruegel the Elder's most famous paintings, the Peasant Wedding, which hangs alongside canvases from Rubens and other luminaries. www.solartours.com /Brussels_Vacations/NH_Grand_Place_Arenberg.asp   (4694 words)

EXPERIENCING BELGIUM One memorable moment was standing on a not crowded Grote Markt/Grand Place under the Belgian sky and sun in pleasant warmth feeling a specific sense of place outside. When I recovered at home I remembered the statue on the Grote Markt/Grand Place that I had once rubbed wishing for something not unlike what we have here... Friday was sunny and warm until late afternoon and the rain didn't arrive until after the guests departed. belgie.blogspot.com /2004_03_01_belgie_archive.html   (985 words)

Brussels, Belgium - PopularCities.com The City Museum: Monday - Thursday (April to October): 10 -12.30 and 1.30 - 5 (Nov.-Mar.until 4pm) Weekends 10 - 1 Admission charged Grote Markt / Grand'place 32 -02-279 43 58 The City Museum is situated in the king's house on the Grand'place of Brussels. The most famous events that take place here are the annual Ommegang (an historical procession at the beginning of July) and the biennial flower carpet. All through the year it is visited by thousands who like to spend some time wandering around and admiring the beautiful buildings, or sitting down on one of the many terraces having a good Belgian beer Concerts and musical happenings are organized all through the year on the square. www.popularcities.com /cityguides/12100.htm   (5344 words)

wrotniak.net: A Rainy Day in Brussels Grote Markt (The Grand Place) can be read like a book. The sidewalk restaurants one block north of Grote Markt do not even close in Winter. Brussels is not the best place to be in November. wrotniak.net /gallery/brussels-98   (167 words)

Global Beer Network The ‘Grote Markt’ or Grand Place with City Hall and the famous Guild houses was the highlight. This is certainly the most beautiful or one of the most beautiful places in Europe. After lunch we went back on the bus to the center of the city, accompanied by a city guide, who later took us on a walk through downtown Brussels. www.globalbeer.com /web/body_pages/belgium/Trip99/DaySix.html   (264 words)

EuroTrip Discussion Boards Go to the Grote Markt/Grand Place area, see Manneken Pis, maybe a museum, and have a beer (though they are terribly overpriced in central Brussels). Grand Place in Brussels is beautiful and it's worth going to Brussels just to see it. If it is A'dam, going to Brussels or Antwerp which are on the major train lines will save you a few hours travelling, and if you dont have that much time, that maybe worth it. www.eurotrip.com /forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=103059&ARCHIVE=   (522 words)

113-1352_IMG Brouwers van de Grote Markt: Grand Place Speciale 5.5 vol%, Grand Place Ale 5 vol% and Grand Place Bruin 7.5 vol% www.angelfire.com /ab7/zbf2004/pages/113-1352_IMG.htm   (34 words)

The market of Bruges. Brugge Markt. which took place on the 11th of July 1302, it is perhaps more so a clear statement of the political leaders of the 1880's that the cause for Flemish emancipation was something that the Belgian government had to take notice of. Both Breydel and de Coninck participated in the 1302 uprising of the Flemish against the occupation by the French king, known as the Battle of the Golden Spurs'. At least, the commercial medieval heart, because the center of the city administration was found on the nearby 'Burg' square. www.trabel.com /brugge/bruges-market.htm   (643 words)

Compare Prices and Read Reviews on Brussels at Epinions.com Grote Markt or Grand Place - The Dutch and French appellations of this beautiful cobblestoned square convey the same meaning: a large, open-aired market. Located near the Grand Place and Central Station, it is free to visit, but very much worth the investment of time. Brussels can be an expensive city, and it is sometimes hard to find a cheap place to grab a sandwich, so for the budget traveler, a trip to a grocery store might be a better mealtime option. www.epinions.com /content_159604706948   (1198 words)

Hotels selected near Brouwerijmuseum, Brussels The NH Grand Place Arenberg is a first class hotel located 12 kilometers from the Brussels International Airport. The NH Grand Place Arenberg is ideally located in the very heart o... Situated near the Grand Place, the hotel is just opposite the Palais de Congres and... en-museum.besthotels.com /europe-russia/belgium/2/brouwerijmuseum-71.html   (802 words)

The Washington Times: Brussels is a grand place.(Travel)@ HighBeam Research BRUSSELS- Grand Place, the heart of this capital of the Belgians, is unreal enough on a bright summer day, with heraldic banners flying and window boxes of geraniums splashing reds on the stone facades. Full of Old World look and charm, Grand Place is no squeaky-clean, over-scrubbed square re-created as amusement parks in the New World. But on a rainy night, the square looks suspicious as the reflected lights from the old guildhalls give a strange golden glow to the old gray paving stones. www.highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?DOCID=1G1:58333758&refid=holomed_1   (209 words)

Grand_Place Grand Place / Grote Markt Grand Place Grand-Place / Grote Markt Grand_Place Grand Place / Grote Markt Grand Place Grand-Place / Grote Markt One Grand Place for Real Estate Welcome to Benson Agency Real Estate, LLC, a full-service real estate brokerage firm serving the Greater Oneonta, NY area for... About Benson Agency Real Estate, LLC One Grand Place for Real Estate Welcome to Benson Agency Real Estate, LLC, a full-service real estate brokerage firm serving... en.powerwissen.com /search/Grand_Place.html   (120 words)

Worldisround - Grote Markt or Grande Place (BRUSSELS) - Photograph - Grote Markt or Grand Place (BRUSSELS) Worldisround - Grote Markt or Grande Place (BRUSSELS)- Photograph - Grote Markt or Grand Place (BRUSSELS) www.worldisround.com /articles/20158/photo35.html   (46 words)

Mr Monkey in the Grand Place Mr Monkey ran out into the Grand Place (the Grote Markt in Flemish), and stopped because it was was so grand (or grote). This is the historical and commercial heart of Brussels, with open air markets here as early as the eleventh century. Now the main danger is being swept away by parties of tourists trying to find their coaches. www.houseoftheorangemonkey.co.uk /monkey/trips/trip670105.htm   (121 words)

Western Europe Passed through the Grote Markt again, where there was a wonderful classical sound-and-light show, with colored lights playing against the town hall. After the museum, I continued to the Grote Markt, for Godiva chocolate-whiskey-cherries for breakfast. Afterwards, I tried unsuccessfully to book a room in advance for Paris at the Novotel hotel chain, which is right off the Grote Markt, but there were no Novotel rooms available in Paris. members.aol.com /jaystach/Journals/9908Europe.htm   (2733 words)

Ada-Belgium'98 - Concurrency & Real-Time - How to get there and where to stay? Hotel in the centre of Brussels, very close to the Grote Markt / Grand Place, very conveniently located, larger and more luxurious than the Lloyd George. Exact is Auditorium C in the Forum on the Campus Plaine of the U.L.B. An access plan to the Campus de la Plaine of the U.L.B. is available. The Seminar takes place at the premises of the Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Boulevard du Triomphe, Campus de la Plaine, 1050 Brussels, Belgium. www.cs.kuleuven.ac.be /~dirk/ada-belgium/events/98/981204-abs-howto.html   (309 words)

Portfolio: list of projects sorted by customer This on-line experience allows you to feast your eyes on the quayside, visit the Steenplein and its fortress 'Het Steen' (The Rock), walk down the Suikerrui (Sugar street) and marvel at the fine old facades on the Grote Markt (Grand Place)... This high end VR was prepared for the F.T.I. Technoland exhibition that took place in Ghent (Belgium) at 19-25 April 1999. The virtual model of the Munich Airport Center was created by request of MAC to promote the areas and the offices of airport center. www.e-spaces.com /lbw/portfolio/portfolio_customer.htm   (1682 words)

Station Information - Brussels Highlights: Grote Markt / Grand-Place, Atomium, Manneken Pis, Belgian cuisine Brussels is served by Brussels International Airport, located in the municipality of Zaventem. See also: List of Minister-Presidents of Brussels, Brussels sprout www.stationinformation.com /encyclopedia/b/br/brussels.html   (391 words)

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