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The Grote Markt ("Great Market Square") of Antwerp is situated in the heart of the old city quarter. At walking distance, the Scheldt river flows alongside the city. It is a town square with many guildhalls.

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At Antwerp's Grote Markt, one can find:

  • The City Hall, build on the fundaments of the burned down previous city hall;
  • The guildhalls Sint-Joris at Grote Markt 7 and de Valk at Grote Markt 11;
  • The Brabo fountain, statue created by Jef Lambeaux, about a city legend ;
  • The Tourist Office;
  • The Antwerp Jazz Club (AJC).

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    Around the market place, many restaurants and cafés are located. In winter time, it houses a Christmas market and an ice rink.

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