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The Grand Place (Grand Square) or Grote Markt (Grand Market) is the central square of Brussels, Belgium, and is home to opulent guildhalls, the Hotel de Ville/Stadhuis (City Hall), and the King's House or Breadhouse building that houses the Brussels City Museum. Measuring 68 by 110 m (223 by 361 ft), the Grand Place is an important tourist destination and landmark in Brussels.
The imposing main tower of the Hotel de Ville/Stadhuis (City Hall) in Brussels, Belgium. Built in the Gothic style, parts of the structure date back to the early 15th century. Its spire is topped by a gilt metal statue of the Archangel Michael, patron saint of Brussels. The façade is decorated with statues of nobles, saints, and allegorical figures.
Our Lady of the Sablon Church in Brussels, Belgium, was built in the 15th century in a late Gothic style known as Brabantine. It is renowned for its brightly colored stained-glass windows.
The Saint-Cyr House in Brussels, Belgium, was built between 1901 and 1903 for painter Georges de Saint-Cyr; it is an Art Nouveau masterpiece.
A bridge over a quiet canal in Bruges (or Brugge), Belgium. The name of the city, which is often called the Venice of the North, is believed to come from the Old Norse word "bryggia," meaning "mooring place." The canals were important in getting trading goods to their destination. Today, they are used exclusively for tourist boats.
The Church of Our Lady in Bruges (or Brugge), Belgium. Built between the 13th and 15th centuries, it contains both Romanesque and Gothic features, and its 122 m (401 ft) spire makes it the tallest structure in the city.
The historic center of Bruges (Brugge), Belgium, is crisscrossed by canals. The Dijver Canal connects the old part of the city with the outer canal ring, which ultimately connects to the North Sea.
The expansive Market Square in Bruges (Brugge), Belgium. The city is famous for its lace industry and canals. Market Square is the central gathering point for tourists and shops.
The City Hall (Stadhuis) in Antwerp, Belgium, stands on the western side of the Grote Markt (Great Market Square). Built between 1561 and 1565, it displays both Flemish and Italian architectural influences.
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