BRUSSELS, Belgium — Grand Place glows under evening illumination, highlighting the ornate facades of its historic buildings. The UNESCO World Heritage Site's architectural details are dramatically lit against the night sky, showcasing the square's Gothic and Baroque features. The illuminated medieval square serves as Brussels' premier tourist attraction, drawing visitors for its enchanting nocturnal display.
Photograph by David Coleman. Grand Place (La Grand-Place in French, Grote Markt in Dutch) transforms after sunset through carefully designed architectural lighting that accentuates the square's historic facades. The illumination emphasizes the intricate architectural details of the surrounding buildings, including the Gothic Town Hall and the ornate guild houses reconstructed after 1695. The evening lighting scheme highlights the gold decoration, sculptural elements, and elaborate stonework that earned the square its UNESCO World Heritage status in 1998. This nocturnal presentation creates dramatic shadows and highlights that reveal architectural details sometimes missed in daylight, while establishing an enchanting atmosphere in Brussels' historic center. The illuminated square demonstrates how modern lighting technology can enhance historical architecture, creating a nighttime spectacle that draws visitors to experience Grand Place's architectural heritage in a different perspective.
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Location: Grand Place, Arrondissement Brussel-Hoofdstad, Brussels Capital Region, Belgium
Photo credit: © David Coleman | Have Camera Will Travel / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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