What to do on the Grand Place of Brussels?

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Internationally-renowned for its history, architectural quality and ornamental opulence, the ‘Grand-Place’ with its City Hall is considered one of the most beautiful squares in the world, and was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1998.
Discover a place of great beauty that is steeped in history, with its stunning architecture, opulent features, ‘Maison du Roi’ and City Hall that attract thousands of fascinated visitors every day. Explore the maze of charming little streets off the square where you’ll find lots of shops and restaurants in the centre of Brussels, offering a multitude of Belgian specialities such as lace and chocolate.

As well as being a lively neighbourhood with numerous hotels, restaurants, cafés, shops selling Belgian specialities, and souvenir shops, it’s also a prized venue for festive and cultural events. The ‘Grand-Place’, with its soul deeply ingrained in Brussels and its cosmopolitan character, has all the makings of a great visit and is an experience in itself.

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Accessibility

  • Icone de train

    Station

    SNCB Central Station

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    Metro

    Lines 1 & 5: Stop Gare Centrale

  • Icone de train

    Bus

    Lines 38, 63, 71 & 95

Additional information

Itinerary Parkings

Markets

  • Rue au Beurre

    Love painting? Feel
    like getting your portrait done? The hunt it over – this is definitely the market for you! Every day from 11 am to 6 pm.
  • Arts and crafts market

    Set around the ‘Charles Buls’ fountain, the artisans of ‘Place Agora’ offer a good selection of quality craftwork: jewellery, perfumes, original candles and ceramics that are 100% homemade.

    Every Friday (11 am – 7 pm) and every weekend (10 am – 7 pm) come and enjoy the friendly atmosphere that reigns here and find something really different, with a bit of character, that makes a refreshing change from manufactured products. This ideally-located arts and crafts market is sure to prove an intriguing shopping experience where you’ll find some truly special gifts!

    Find the nearest car park to ‘Grand Place’ here.

Discover the local retailers The Grand Place

Discover the retailers in the neighbourhood The Grand Place ! Explore the shops and restaurants that bring this district to life.