(
Dutch for "Grand Market"; ) is a common name of a
centrally located historic market square in many cities in
Belgium
Belgium, officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a country in Northwestern Europe. Situated in a coastal lowland region known as the Low Countries, it is bordered by the Netherlands to the north, Germany to the east, Luxembourg to the southeas ...
and the
Netherlands
, Terminology of the Low Countries, informally Holland, is a country in Northwestern Europe, with Caribbean Netherlands, overseas territories in the Caribbean. It is the largest of the four constituent countries of the Kingdom of the Nether ...
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Grote Markt (Antwerp)
The (; "Big Market") is the central square of Antwerp, Belgium, situated in the heart of the old city quarter. It is surrounded by the city's Renaissance Town Hall, as well as numerous guildhalls with elaborate façades, the majority of which ...
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Grote Markt (Brussels), also known as the
Grand-Place
The (French language, French, ; "Grand Square"; also used in English) or (Dutch language, Dutch, ; "Big Market") is the central Town square, square of Brussels, Belgium. It is surrounded by opulent Baroque architecture, Baroque guildhalls of ...
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Grote Markt (Haarlem)
The Grote Markt (; "Big Market") is the central market square of Haarlem, Netherlands.
According to the 1911 ''Encyclopædia Britannica'';
Buildings of interest
* Frans Hals Museum - Hal
*Grote Kerk, Haarlem
The Grote Kerk or St.-Bavokerk ...
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Grote Markt (Kortrijk)
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Grote Markt (Leuven)
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Grote Markt RandstadRail station
See also
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market square
A market square (also known as a market place) is an urban square meant for trading, in which a market is held. It is an important feature of many towns and cities around the world. A market square is an open area where market stalls are tradit ...
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Markt (Bruges)
The Markt ( Dutch for "Market") is the central square of Bruges, West Flanders, Belgium. It is located in the city centre and covers an area of about . On the south side of the square is one of the city's most famous landmarks, the 13th-centur ...
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