Sep 26, 2026 · 8 min · 9 segments
Very Orla talks about Grand Place and it's history and what you can see and do there. Why not check out her travelblog on www.veryorlatravel.com for more travel inspiration.
it's absolutely stunning and the architecture is wonderful.
It is always open and it is free.
And it's just, you know, also pedestrianite as well.
UNESCO describes Grand Place as an outstanding example of the eclectic and highly successful blending of architectural and artistic styles.
It also illustrates in an exceptional way the evolution and the achievements of a highly successful, mercantile city of Northern Europe at the height of its prosperity.
Whilst the first houses that were built on the neighboring sandbanks, the residents drained the land.
At that time, the square was just called Niedermarkt, which is lower market.
It was low due to its geographical location and its geology.
And it was about 1.20 meters lower than its surroundings.
The cobblestone square dates back to the 12th century.
Most of the surrounding buildings date from 1698 to 1700, due to the reconstruction after the French bombardment.
It took five years to rebuild the buildings.
it's absolutely stunning and the architecture is wonderful.
It is always open and it is free.
And it's just, you know, also pedestrianite as well.
UNESCO describes Grand Place as an outstanding example of the eclectic and highly successful blending of architectural and artistic styles.
It also illustrates in an exceptional way the evolution and the achievements of a highly successful, mercantile city of Northern Europe at the height of its prosperity.
Whilst the first houses that were built on the neighboring sandbanks, the residents drained the land.
At that time, the square was just called Niedermarkt, which is lower market.
It was low due to its geographical location and its geology.
And it was about 1.20 meters lower than its surroundings.
The cobblestone square dates back to the 12th century.
Most of the surrounding buildings date from 1698 to 1700, due to the reconstruction after the French bombardment.
It took five years to rebuild the buildings.
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