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Grand Place, Brussels
The ( French, ; "Grand Square"; also used in English) or (Dutch, ; "Big Market") is the central square of Brussels, Belgium. It is surrounded by opulent Baroque guildhalls of the former Guilds of Brussels and two larger edifices; the city's Flamboyant Town Hall, and the neo-Gothic ''King's House'' or ''Bread House'' building, containing the Brussels City Museum. The square measures and is entirely paved. The Grand-Place's construction began in the 11th century and was largely complete by the 17th. In 1695, during the Nine Years' War, most of the square was destroyed during the bombardment of Brussels by French troops. Only the façade and the tower of the Town Hall, which served as a target for the artillery, and some stone walls resisted the incendiary balls. The houses that surrounded the Grand-Place were rebuilt during subsequent years, giving the square its current appearance, though they were frequently modified in the following centuries. From the mid-19th century, the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brussels Town Hall
The Town Hall (, ; , ) of the City of Brussels is a landmark building and the seat of that municipality of Brussels, Belgium. It is located on the south side of the Grand-Place, Grand-Place/Grote Markt (Brussels' main square), opposite the Gothic Revival architecture, neo-Gothic ''King's House'' or ''Bread House'' building, housing the Brussels City Museum. Erected between 1401 and 1455, the Town Hall is the only remaining Medieval architecture, medieval building of the Grand-Place and is considered a masterpiece of civil Gothic architecture and more particularly of Brabantine Gothic. Its three New Classical architecture, classicist rear wings date from the 18th century. Since 1998, is also listed as a World Heritage Site, UNESCO World Heritage Site, as part of the square. This site is served by the ''Trams in Brussels, premetro'' (underground tram) station Bourse - Grand-Place premetro station, Bourse - Grand-Place/Beurs - Grote Markt (on lines Brussels tram route 4, 4 and Brus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bombardment Of Brussels (1695)
During the Nine Years' War, the French Royal Army carried out a bombardment of Brussels from August 13–15, 1695. Led by King Louis XIV and the François de Neufville, duc de Villeroi, Duke of Villeroi, French forces bombarded the city in an attempt to divert Grand Alliance (League of Augsburg), Grand Alliance troops from reinforcing the concurrent Siege of Namur (1695), siege of Namur. The bombardment ultimately proved to be the most destructive event in the history of Brussels, destroying a third of the buildings in the city, including the Grand-Place, Grand-Place/Grote Markt (Brussels' main square). After the bombardment, reconstruction efforts over the following years profoundly changed the appearance of the city and left numerous traces still visible today. The French attempt to divert the Grand Alliance was ultimately unsuccessful, though Louis XIV's reputation suffered for his involvement in the destruction of the city. Background The 17th century, called the 'Great ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Grote is a surname and a given name. Notable people with the surname include: * Arthur Grote (1814–1886), English colonial administrator * Augustus Radcliffe Grote (1841–1903), British entomologist * Byron Grote (born 1948), English business executive * Dennis Grote (born 1986), German footballer * George Grote (1794–1871), English classical historian * Gottfried Grote (1903–1976), German church musician * Harriet Grote (1792–1878), English biographer, wife of George * Hermann Grote (1882–1951), German ornithologist * Irvine W. Grote (1898–1972), American chemist * Jason Grote (born 1971), American playwright and screenwriter * Jason Grote (bishop) (born 1973), American Anglican bishop * Jerry Grote (1942–2024), American baseball player * Jerry Grote (basketball) (born 1940), American basketball player * John Grote (1813–1866), English philosopher and clergyman * Klaus Grote (born 1947), German archaeologist * Kurt Grote (born 1973), American swimmer * Otto Grot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brussels Buses
The Brussels buses network is complementary to the rail network in Brussels, Belgium, which consists of trams, trains, and metro trains. Brussels buses are operated by STIB/MIVB, the local public transport company. It has 50 bus routes and 11 night routes, which run on Friday and Saturday night. Some buses from Flemish transport company De Lijn and Walloon transport company TEC also serve Brussels but are not part of the same bus system. History The first motor buses were used in Brussels in 1907, with one route connecting the Brussels Stock Exchange to Ixelles' Municipal Hall. It was then stopped in 1913. Other buses were set in service from 1920 on, and in 1926, ''Les Autobus Bruxellois'', a bus company, was founded to operate the bus network. In 1955, one year after the Brussels Intercommunal Transport Company (STIB/MIVB) was founded, it took over ''Les Autobus Bruxellois'' and operated the bus network, made of 3 bus routes and 1 trolleybus A trolleybus (also known as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brussels Tram Route 10
The premetro and tram route 10 in Brussels, Belgium, is operated by STIB/MIVB, and connects the Hôpital Militaire/Militair Hospitaal stop in Neder-Over-Heembeek in the City of Brussels to the Churchill stop in the southern municipality of Uccle Uccle (French language, French, ) or Ukkel (Dutch language, Dutch, ) is one of the List of municipalities of the Brussels-Capital Region, 19 municipalities of the Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium. Located in the southern part of the region, it .... It began service on 23 September 2024, taking over most of the route of line 3, which was disbanded that day. See also * List of Brussels tram routes References External links STIB/MIVB official website* Translated from: nl:Tramlijn 10 (Brussel) {{Urban rail transport in Brussels 10 City of Brussels Forest, Belgium Saint-Gilles, Belgium Schaerbeek Uccle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brussels Tram Route 4
The premetro and tram route 4 in Brussels, Belgium, is operated by STIB/MIVB, and connects the Stalle Parking stop in the southern municipality of Uccle to Brussels-North railway station in the municipality of Schaerbeek. It was created on 2 July 2007 as a new route between Esplanade and Stalle Parking. On 31 August 2009, the route was shortened with a new terminus at Brussels-North, while line 3 was expanded between Brussels-North and Esplanade. The colour of the signage for this line is pink. Following the disbandment of line 3 in 2024, only tram lines 4 and 10 remain in the North–South Axis that runs underneath the Pentagon (Brussels' city centre). Both lines 4 and 10 have a 6-minute schedule during rush hour and are serviced by the modern low-floor trams ( Bombardier T3000 and T4000). History The line was created on 2 July 2007, replacing tram route 52 between Esplanade and Brussels-North railway station and tram route 91 between Stalle Parking and Vanderkindere. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bourse - Grand-Place Premetro Station
(French language, French, ) or (Dutch language, Dutch, ) is a ''Trams in Brussels, premetro'' (underground tram) station in central Brussels, Belgium, located under the Boulevard Anspach, Boulevard Anspach/Anspachlaan, next to the Place de la Bourse, Brussels, Place de la Bourse/Beursplein and the former Brussels Stock Exchange, after which it is named. It is also located metres from the Grand-Place, Grand-Place/Grote Markt (Brussels' main square). The station is part of the North–South Axis, a tram tunnel crossing the Pentagon (Brussels), city centre between Brussels-North railway station and Albert premetro station. Brussels trams stopping at that station are the lines Brussels tram route 4, 4 and Brussels tram route 10, 10. A connection with bus routes 46, 48, 86 and 95 is possible at ground level. See also * Transport in Brussels * History of Brussels External links * STIB/MIVB official website Brussels Metro stations City of Brussels {{Brussels-metro-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trams In Brussels
The Brussels tramway network is a tram system serving a large part of the Brussels, Brussels-Capital Region of Belgium. It is the 16th largest tram system in the world by route length, in 2017 providing 149.1 million journeys (up 9.5% on 2016) over routes in length. In 2018, it consisted of 18 tram lines (eight of which—lines 3, 4, 7, 25, 32, 51, 55 and 82—qualified as ''premetro'' lines, and five of which—lines 3, 4, 7, 8 and 9—qualified as "Chrono" or "Fast" lines). Brussels trams are operated by Brussels Intercommunal Transport Company, STIB/MIVB, the local public transport company. The network's development has faced issues including the inconsistent route pattern resulting from the closure of the interurban trams, the conflict between low-floor surface trams and high-floor underground trams, and whether the trams run on the right or the left. History Before the First World War Belgium's first horse-drawn trams were introduced in Brussels in 1869, running from the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brussels Christmas Tree
The Brussels Christmas tree (; ) is a Christmas tree erected annually on the Grand-Place/Grote Markt (main square) of Brussels, Belgium. It has traditionally been a real tree either from the Ardennes forest, from the city of Helsinki or from different countries as diplomatic gift, except in 2012 when it was replaced with an abstract sculpture. Traditional trees Traditionally, the Grand-Place/Grote Markt in the centre of Brussels hosts a real Christmas tree each year, taken from the Ardennes forest. The normal height for these trees is around high. The Grand-Place itself dates from the Middle Ages (though most of the buildings around the square date from the 17th century and were rebuilt during subsequent years), and it has played host to a Christmas market each year since 2000. 2012 tree On 30 November 2012, a abstract-style tree was erected on the Grand-Place instead of a usual real Christmas tree. It was designed to work with an overall theme of light installations on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christmas
Christmas is an annual festival commemorating Nativity of Jesus, the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on December 25 as a Religion, religious and Culture, cultural celebration among billions of people Observance of Christmas by country, around the world. A liturgical year, liturgical feast central to Christianity, Christmas preparation begins on the Advent Sunday, First Sunday of Advent and it is followed by Christmastide, which historically in the West lasts Twelve Days of Christmas, twelve days and culminates on Twelfth Night (holiday), Twelfth Night. Christmas Day is a public holiday in List of holidays by country, many countries, is observed religiously by a majority of Christians, as well as celebrated culturally by many non-Christians, and forms an integral part of the annual Christmas and holiday season, holiday season. The traditional Christmas narrative recounted in the New Testament, known as the Nativity of Jesus, says that Jesus was born in Bethlehem, in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flower Carpet (Brussels)
The Flower Carpet (; ) is a biennial event in Brussels in which volunteers from around Belgium convene at the Grand-Place/Grote Markt, the historic centre of the city, to weave a carpet-like tapestry out of colourful begonias or dahlias. The event takes place every other August, coordinating with Assumption Day, and lasts for three to four days. A different theme is chosen for each edition. History The first Flower Carpet was created in Brussels in 1971 by the Ghent landscape architect Etienne Stautemans in an effort to advertise his work, and due to its popularity, the tradition continued in subsequent years. The non-profit association ''Tapis de Fleurs de Bruxelles'' was then created at the initiative of the College of Mayors and Aldermen of the City of Brussels in cooperation with the Province of Brabant and ''Les Franc-Bourgeois'' (a central Brussels traders' association). The new association laid down the regulations: the event was to be held every two years, for three t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
