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Grand-Place (Tournai)
Square in Tournai, Belgium / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Grand-Place (French: [ɡʁɑ̃ plas]; "Grand Square"[lower-alpha 1]) is the main square and the centre of activity of Tournai, Hainaut, Belgium. The square has a triangular shape, owing it to the convergence of several ancient roads,[2] and it covers 7,500 m2 (81,000 sq ft).
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Location | Tournai, Hainaut, Belgium |
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Coordinates | 50°36′23″N 3°23′11″E |
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As in many Belgian cities, there are a number of cafés and pubs on the Grand-Place. In the middle of the square there are a series of water fountains, while a circular staircase to the top of the city's Belfry can be climbed.[3][4]