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Place du Grand Sablon

Place du Grand Sablon | R. de Rollebeek, Brussels, Belgium
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As featured in Brussels for free and 1 other guide
Ranked #18 of 177 attractions in Brussels
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: Running, Shopping, City walk sightseeing
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: 2-3 hours
Description: Begin the weekend strolling the weekly antique markets on the Place du Grand Sablon.
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Istanbul, Turkey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

If you are a fan of this amazing taste, this is the place to visit and taste the fabulous Belgian butique choclates. Very nice place to have your coffee with marvelous tastes of the chocolate. While in Brussels a "must-visit"

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

Very pretty and pleasant square, with lots of chocolate shops. Definately one of my best areas in Brussels. Worth a visit.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 NEW

In summer you expect to see lots and lots of tourists in Brussels and this square combined with The Grote Markt would probably accommodate half of them. Unlike the Grote Markt, this square has more than its fair share of "antique" shops. We did not check out to see if these were genuine antiques or antiques for the tourists who... More

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Brussels, Belgium
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013 NEW

This beautiful square attracts hordes of visitors, especially during weekends, tourists for sure, but also many locals. The perfect place to find an antique gem, or sip on a glass of wine on one of the many terraces. A great mix of boutiques and chocolate shops adds to the attraction. A favorite, always.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013 via mobile

Is full of life even if its a small square. Stores to eat and buy delicious chocolates! Very typical from brussels and europe. Ita beautiful

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Patchogue, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

We spent the second of our two days wondering about this area. Visiting shop after shop, looking at all the antiques. We stumbled onto an open air flea market that was an amazing sight to see. People spreading their items on the cobblestone plaza for all to see, haggling, picking, rummaging and more. Its a pickers dream come true. I... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

I visited the weekend antique fair and bought a fabulous Art Nouveau vase and some antique tiles. Found a nice take-away cafe on a side street for a delicious first meal in Brussels. They had a few outside tables and a spot of sunshine. Perfect.

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Brussels, Région De Bruxelles-Capitale, Belgium
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

Sablon is my favorite area in Brussels. It is adorable with a happy, cheerful atmosphere, lots of cute cafes, even more chocolate shops. It is great. I try to walk through any time I go to the center of town and I always bring visitors here for lunch or chocolate. Stop by. Take a lap inside the Church. Come on... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

Presumably you'll pass by, but there is nothing special in this square, hosting a parking lot and some interisting shops and restaurants.

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Athens, Greece
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

This square is close to the city center. It is full of chocolate, jewelry and antique shops targeting mostly wealthy people. The hotel in the square is a very good one. It's not a must visit place, it's ok for a walk and a glass of beer.

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