Grote Markt (Grand Place) in Leuven
The Grote Markt - or Grand Place - is a triangle-shaped square in the centre of Leuven. It's situated between the Oude Markt - Old Market - and the Fochplein.
On the Grote Markt are a numer of cafes. Regularly, events take place on the square, such as the the yearly laying of the flower carpet and planting of the Maypole (Meyboom). Around the square are some magnificent guild houses and the Gothic city hall, the Church of Saint Peter and the Round Table Building (Tafelrond).
The beautiful city hall was built in the fifteenth century. The rooms are decorated differently, varying from Louis XIV tot Louis XVI. In one of the halls are paintings of all former mayors of the city. The church of Saint Peter was built in Brabant High Gothic style. In the treasure room, the famous fifteenth-centurty triptych by Dirk Bouts, 'The Last Supper' and a collection of religious silver is displayed. The Tafelrond used to be the meeting room for Leuven associations.
Address: Grote Markt
Postal code: 3000
City: Leuven
