Grote Markt (Great Market Square)

The best way to explore the charming city of Antwerp is by foot. Follow your map and guide yourself towards the old city quarter—called the Grote Markt, or the Great Market Square. The cobblestone courtyard of the Great Market Square, home to the Brabo Fountain, Guild Houses, and the massive City Hall, is an impressive sight that has all travellers intrigued. Offering a fantastic peak into the medieval times with the architecture of the facades of the buildings here, a visit to the Grote Markt fills you up with the city’s glorious past. Given a tour guide at hand and you might come back with big history lessons. The square is also home to the tourism office of Antwerp. Home to the famous Christmas Market during winters, the square comes alive with street vendors and stalls, and the buildings are decorated with flowers and lights—putting up quite a breathtaking sight. Many restaurants and cafes are also located near the market square.