Listed as a Unesco World Heritage site, the Grand

Place in Brussels dazzles with its fantastical architectural

and rich history. While the Hôtel de Ville and

the Maison du Roi might be its most obvious features,

the square is home to many remarkable houses.

This guide is for those who want to know all about

the houses of the Grand Place, to put a name to the

sky-scraping statues and the beautifully ornamented

facades. Want to know how the Grand Place was

built, how it has evolved, and the role it plays today

in the lives of Brussels' inhabitants?

By exploring the historical and architectural features

of the houses of the Grand Place, this guide lets you

in on the secrets of what Victor Hugo called "the

most beautiful marketplace in the world."