Grote Markt, Gelderland Province, The Netherlands
4.0 (465 reviews) Spent < 1 hour Ranking #6 in Nijmegen Points of Interest & Landmarks
Beautiful architecture
This is a very pleasant square with fantastic old buildings built with traditional Dutch architecture of the time. There are bars, cafes and shops nearby although as it was cold, the place seemed a little quiet. Worth a visit
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, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
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http://www.nijmegen.nl/diensten/evenementen/evenementenlocaties/grote-markt/
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4Greg 5:00 PM Aug 8, 2020
Pleasant market square
This marks the beginning of the Old Town in Nijmegen, near Lange Hezelstraat. Plenty of places to eat and have a drink on the market square, and there are a few traditional elements to admire, but many no longer stand due to the carpet-bombing during the Second World War. It’s a newer place than the likes of Arnhem and other bordering municipalities.
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4Keenomanjaro 5:00 PM Aug 31, 2020
Beautiful survivor
This large market square was fortunately spared from the bombing campaigns that flattened much of Nijmegen, leaving us with a glimpse into what the city must once have looked like. It's a lovely space flanked by several attractive old buildings, most notably the Waagh which now houses a cafe. A few ugly modern buildings compromise the effect somewhat, but these are easy enough to ignore. We visited on a Saturday, when the open-air market was in full swing, attracting large crowds and encouraging us to stock up on tasty Dutch treats from the numerous stalls. A good focal point from which to orientate yourself before exploring the rest of the city.
