The north-east side
This part of the Grand-Place has a group of harmoniously arranged facades, giving a definite feeling of grandeur.

The Golden Boat – The house in the centre belonged to the guild of Tailors who tried in vain to unify all the houses under one structure. At the top, the Tailors’ Patron seems to bless the whole square.

The Angel – To the right of the previous one, this was the private house of a rich merchant. It was reconstructed at the end of the 19th century on the basis of old iconography.

Joseph and Anne – Two houses grouped together in one facade, with four windows which is unusually wide.

The Deer – The last house before the street, it looks very small next to its wider neighbour.

The Dove – To the left of the Golden Boat, Victor Hugo lived here temporarily. It was the headquarters of the Painters’ guild.

The Golden Merchant – A house occupied by important people, the façade was remodelled at the end of the 19th century. It bears the coat of arms of Brabant, the region surrounding Brussels.

King’s House -On the far right. Facing the City Hall, another gothic building provides a harmonious match. It is, however, a reconstruction from the end of the 19th century, idealising the building that could have been erected. In the past, the building housed royal administrations, hence its name. Today, the city museum presents Brussels in detail.