Listed as a Unesco World Heritage site, the Grand
Place in Brussels dazzles with its fantastical architectural
and rich history. While the Hôtel de Ville and
the Maison du Roi might be its most obvious features,
the square is home to many remarkable houses.
This guide is for those who want to know all about
the houses of the Grand Place, to put a name to the
sky-scraping statues and the beautifully ornamented
facades. Want to know how the Grand Place was
built, how it has evolved, and the role it plays today
in the lives of Brussels' inhabitants?
By exploring the historical and architectural features
of the houses of the Grand Place, this guide lets you
in on the secrets of what Victor Hugo called "the
most beautiful marketplace in the world."