La Grand-Place, Brussels
City of Brussels, Brussels-Capital Region
|
|
Identifier |
857 |
|
|
states |
be |
|
|
category |
cultural |
|
|
criteria |
(ii)(iv) |
|
|
Title |
la grand-place, brussels |
|
|
latitude |
50.8466796875 |
|
|
longitude |
4.3524198532 |
|
|
location |
city of brussels, brussels-capital region |
|
|
Region |
europe and north america |
|
|
year |
1998 |
|
|
unique number |
1008 |
|
|
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. |
|
|
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. |
|
0
1 X ™ unesco
Info
Map
similar
language
