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Grote Markt, Antwerp

Grote Market or Great Market Square in the old quarter is the historical centre of town, surrounded by typical medieval guildhalls that are common in most Flemish historical towns.

Grote Market or Great Market Square in the old quarter is the historical centre of town, surrounded by typical medieval guildhalls that are common in most Flemish historical towns. On the square stands the Stadhuis or City Hall, a unique Renaissance building with Flemish and Italian influences that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its architectural significance. You can also see the Guild of Coopers (1579) at Grote Markt 5, Sint-Joris guildhall at Grote Markt 7 and de Valk guildhall at Grote Markt 11. At the centre of the square is the Brabo fountain by Jef Lambeaux with a statue of the mythical hero.


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About Grote Markt

 Antwerp, Belgium

Grote Markt and Nearby Sights on Map

Antwerp City Hall

Vlaeykensgang

The Vlaeykensgang is a hidden medieval street near the Cathedral connecting Hoogstraat, Oude Koornmarkt and Pelgrimsstraat

Vleeshuis

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Cathedral of Our Lady

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Het Steen

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Plantin Moretus Museum

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Saint Paul's Church

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Carolus Borromeus Church

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