A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Grand-Place sits in the heart of Brussels and is renowned for its many Gothic and Baroque-style buildings. Delightfully ornate guildhouses line the square, which ...

Grand Place: Best for First-Time Visitors Grand Place (or Grote Markt in Dutch) is the central square of Brussels and one of the most beautiful and historic squares in Europe.

The best time to visit Brussels is between March and May and September and October, the shoulder seasons; this is when room rates are cheaper, there are fewer tourists and the weather is mild.