Grote Markt (Antwerp)

Panoramic view of Antwerp's Grote Markt

The Grote Markt ("Great Market Square") of Antwerp is situated in the heart of the old city quarter. At walking distance, the Scheldt river flows alongside the city. It is a town square with many guildhalls.

At Antwerp's Grote Markt, one can find:^[1]

• The City Hall, build on the fundaments of the burned down previous city hall;
• The guildhalls Sint-Joris at Grote Markt 7 and de Valk at Grote Markt 11;
• The Brabo fountain, statue created by Jef Lambeaux, about a city legend ;
• The Tourist Office;
• The Antwerp Jazz Club (AJC).

Around the market place, many restaurants and cafés are located. In winter time, it houses a Christmas market and an ice rink.

Antwerp City Hall with statue of Silvius Brabo

City Hall with Brabo (close-up)

Guildhalls

Monumental buildings

Grote Markt with guild houses

Views at the Grote Markt in Antwerp, Belgium

References

External links

• Guildhall pictures

Coordinates: 51°07′54″N 4°14′09″E / 51.1316°N 4.2359°E / 51.1316; 4.2359