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Antwerp Central Station
Antwerp, Belgium
A railway station so grand it is often called a railway cathedral.
Square · Belgium · Flanders
Grote Markt Antwerp
The historic market square, with the town hall and a fountain of Brabo.
Free to enter about 30 min
For storytellers
Why Grote Markt Antwerp matters
The Grote Markt is Antwerp's old square, with the Renaissance town hall and guild houses. In the middle stands a fountain showing the hero Brabo throwing a giant's hand, according to the legend of the city's name. It's lively and photogenic.
Talking points
- A fountain shows the legend of Brabo.
- The Renaissance town hall dominates one side.
- Cafes fill the square.
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Within about 40 km, closest first.