this square, together with the connected grote markt and surrounding pedestrianized streets are the heart of the old city of antwerpen. o.l. vrouwe kathedraal, (our lady’s) was built in about 1352.

.................handschoenmarkt, antwerpen, belgium, 2005

after 169 years of construction the north tower rose up, 123 metres high. it is the largest gothic construction in the belgië and the most prominent building in the square. an extremely pleasant atmosphere, human–sized proportions, and many other aspects make this space one of the best of its kind.

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sociability	10	:: more about the evaluation method ::		ceremonial		:: more about the types of squares ::
uses & activities	9			religious	x
access & linkages	9			social
comfort	9			residential
image	10			court yard
tourist value	10			with park
total	57			street, shopping