The Square History of Brussels Grand Square

If you start from the earliest city hall, Brussels Grand Square has a history of more than 600 years:

/kloc-in the 0/3rd century, bakeries, cloth shops and butcher shops were added. /kloc-great changes took place in the 0/4th century, and the city hall appeared. For centuries, the Grand Plaza has been the place where important events are held in Brussels. The emperor and the king sacrificed here. Many competitions were held. Count Egmont and Count Honys lost their heads here. Fran? ois Anson was guillotined. The Grand Square witnessed the argument between the poets Vilander and Rambo. Victor & #183; Hugo's exile. The town hall built in 1402 occupies most corners of the square. It is basically completed by 1480. The dazzling 9 1 meter-high steeple designed by the architect Jane van Ruizbroecke for Duke Boganti dates back to 65438+1950s.

15 15 Charles V, Duke of Brabant, had to demolish the dilapidated house and rebuild the brilliant masterpiece we saw today.

The restoration of 1767 destroyed most of the buildings, so the buildings were almost completely restored from 1872.

From 1872 to 1895, the palace was rebuilt according to the original layout of 15 15, and some old buildings were retained. Inside the new building is a public museum.

From 197 1, once every two years, there will be a grand celebration in Brussels Square around the weekend of August 15: laying carpets. The carpet is made of begonia planted in Ghent, and each time a different theme is designed, the consumption of flowers is as high as 800,000.

Historical events:

Brussels Grand Plaza was built in12nd century.

1402- 1480 Building Gothic City Hall. (Built in 78 Spring and Autumn Periods)

16 19 to create the image of the first citizen of Brussels. (Less than Lian Sculpture)

From 65438 to 0845, Marx and Engels moved to Brussels successively.

Significance: Many precious medieval buildings are preserved in the central square, which is full of unique artistic customs in Central Europe.