the people are very warm and the city is very comfortable and welcoming. almost everything is within walking distance and compared to most western european cities things are reasonably priced

The Grote Market is truely full of small architectural details that are a joy to seek out and photograph... Good for watching people, testing the taste of the crispy pomme frites with mayonaise, and mussels in herbed wine broth nearby.
But if you've come this far, and think this is beautiful, want more, and in a big way, take the train 1 hour ...

It's worth a good walk around and even take in a drink or two at the local bars/restaurants, although you will pay more than the norm-however you are on holiday!!

I like the place though it is almost crowded everyday, you can find chocolates which is the specialty of Belgian. Nothing to worry if you are hungry and thirsty there are restaurants around the place.And alot of interesting things to see.

It was a dream come true. It is like nothing I have ever witness before. I was there with someone I had met for the first time.
The feeling of being there with the Colonel was far beyond words. It was an absolute dream for me. The buildings all held their own stories that maked me want to whisper about their beauty and the feeling of being ...

On July 2000, I and my family went to Brussels and visited Grote Markt. This charming old architectural place was full with visitors.

Last January 2006, during winter time (mind you, I come from a tropical country) we went back to Grote Markt. Although the place was different-- more quite, colder of course, and the stone pavement wasn't ...

go there - it's awesome and the people speak three langauges so you are bound to be understood! chocolates are great - avoid the fish mongers off the Plaza they are questionable

There are plenty of articles about the Grand Place so no need to repeat except to say certainly a must to see..and in the evening as well as the daytime.

Having lived in Brussels I would also suggest three things in particular:

1. There is a small hotel directly on the Grand Place that you will not find listed on this service. It is probably ...

This place made you feel like you took a step back in time. It was so pretty. i would love to go back and see it again!