De Markten

De Markten is a community center in Brussels, Belgium. De Markten is situated nearby to the work of art The Gallantry, as well as near Vieux Marché aux Grains - Oude Graanmarkt.

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Email: demarkten@demarkten.be
Type: Community center
Description: Dutch-speaking community center in Brussels, Belgium
Wheelchair access: limited

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Manneken Pis and Grand Place.

Manneken Pis

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Manneken Pis is a landmark 55.5 cm bronze fountain sculpture in central Brussels, Belgium, depicting a puer mingens: a nude boy urinating into the fountain's basin. Manneken Pis is situated 670 metres south of De Markten.

Grand Place

Square

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The Grand-Place or Grote Markt 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, housing the Brussels City Museum. Grand Place is situated 610 metres southeast of De Markten.

Bellona House

Arts center

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Bellona House is an arts center.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Dansaert area and Centre.

Dansaert area

Neighborhood

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Dansaert area is a neighborhood.

Centre

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The Centre is the historic centre of Brussels, including the world's most beautiful town square, the Grand-Place which is listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site.