The Grand Place (Grote Markt in Dutch), the central square of Brussels, is surrounded by public and private buildings, which constitute a eclectic, but homogeneous architectural blend, that provides a vivid illustration of the level of social and cultural life of the period in this important political and commercial centre. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998, and in 2010 was voted the most beautiful square in Europe by the users of the Dutch website stedentripper.com.
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