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The Grand-Place is the most important tourist destination and most memorable landmark in Brussels. It is also considered one of the world's most beautiful squares, and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1998.
The Grand-Place is the central square of Brussels. It is surrounded by opulent Baroque guildhalls of the former Guilds of Brussels and two larger edifices: the city's Flamboyant Town Hall, and the neo-Gothic King's House or Bread House building, containing the Brussels City Museum.
The Grand-Place's construction began in the 11th century and was largely complete by the 17th. In 1695, during the Nine Years' War, most of the square was destroyed during the bombardment of Brussels by French troops. Only the façade and the tower of the Town Hall, which served as a target for the artillery, and some stone walls resisted the incendiary balls.
The houses that surrounded the Grand-Place were rebuilt during subsequent years, giving the square its current appearance, though they were frequently modified in the following centuries. From the mid-19th century, the square's heritage value was rediscovered, and it was thoroughly renovated.
The elegant Town Hall in the Grand Place in Brussels, Belgium. Early in the morning, you can catch a photo without the many tourists that are usually here.
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The Blue Poles of light are part of the "ELECTRABEL" decoration of Grand Place, specifically for Christmas.
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Grand Place (Brussels' main square),
Sablon area, Arrondissement Brussel-Hoofdstad, Brussels Capital