La Grand-Place, Brussels
City of Brussels, Brussels-Capital Region
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Identifier |
857 |
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states |
be |
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category |
cultural |
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criteria |
(ii)(iv) |
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Title |
la grand-place, brussels |
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latitude |
50.8466796875 |
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longitude |
4.3524198532 |
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location |
city of brussels, brussels-capital region |
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Region |
europe and north america |
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year |
1998 |
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unique number |
1008 |
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description |
la grand-place in brussels is a remarkably homogeneous body of public and private buildings, dating mainly from the late 17th century. the architecture provides a vivid illustration of the level of social and cultural life of the period in this important political and commercial centre. |
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justification |
criterion (ii): the grand-place is an outstanding example of the eclectic and highly successful blending of architectural and artistic styles that characterizes the culture and society of this region.
criterion (iv): through the nature and quality of its architecture and of its outstanding quality as a public open space, the grand-place illustrates in an exceptional way the evolution and achievements of a highly successful mercantile city of northern europe at the height of its prosperity. |
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