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Is Grand-Place under scaffolding?

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Yes, it should look like the photo.

Short answer: As of 2 Nov 2026, Grand-Place in Brussels and Bruges is clear of scaffolding, with no works or closures reported. Source: The Brussels Times.

Clear. A developer has applied to revamp the listed houses at numbers 5 to 7; the public inquiry closed on 15 October 2026 and nothing is approved yet.

Grand-Place, Brussels and Bruges: the classic view
The photo you are hoping for: the classic view (taken 2018), not a current photo. Celuici, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Current status

Status
Clear
Last checked
2 Nov 2026
Source
The Brussels Times

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Is Grand-Place under scaffolding or closed?

Yes, it should look like the photo. Clear. A developer has applied to revamp the listed houses at numbers 5 to 7; the public inquiry closed on 15 October 2026 and nothing is approved yet.

Are any works planned at Grand-Place?

No works are announced at Grand-Place as far as we know. We last checked on 2 Nov 2026.

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