The amazing architecture of Grand Place
I love Grand Place - so much awesomeness in such a small place!
Grand Place in Brussels, Belgium is definitely a "must-see" place for everyone, as far as I am concerned. It's the historic town square of Brussels, and is so incredibly beautiful that you will be forgiven if your jaw drops the first time you see it. It's quite a sight to behold.
Truthfully, I feel the same way every time I see it. It's just incredible. It's not a large town square, but the incredibly detailed and beautiful facades of these guildhalls surround you on every side, towering over you yet not feeling intimidating. It's just awesome. You have to go there.
The only problem is that EVERYONE goes there. It's crowded at all times of day and into the night. So I did the only thing I could think to do: get up early and shoot it. I purposefully chose a hotel just a short walk away, and set my alarm for early enough to be there before sunrise.
I got an empty town square, except for a few random folks here and there. But it was basically deserted. You see, that's the reason I get up early in places like this. All the tourists are still asleep, so I can peacefully shoot away to my heart's content, and enjoy the stillness in a place that is not otherwise still. Well worth a little lost sleep!
