moments between monuments

For our 10th anniversary, we’re putting Brussels in the spotlight. This year, we focus on the beating heart of the city: ‘la Grand Place’ and the entire surrounding UNESCO perimeter. In collaboration with The City Hall, we are launching an additional open call for photographers who want to capture the soul of this iconic part of Brussels.

‘La Grand Place’ is a place where history, tourism, commerce, nightlife, and everyday Brussels reality constantly intertwine. From the stately guild houses to the lively alleyways where languages and cultures intersect, from early morning deliveries to the nighttime glow of cafés and neon lights: this corner of Brussels lives 24/7.

We invite you to capture that life.

Theme 2026: The UNESCO Perimeter Around the Grand Place

The entire zone that forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage site is the playground for this open call. You can find the official perimeter here (map): https://www.brussels.be/sites/default/files/bxl/unesco_centre.pdf

Think of

• The Grand Place itself
• The surrounding streets and galleries
• Hidden passages, markets, cafés, and squares
• Everyday Brussels residents and passing visitors
• The contrasts between heritage and contemporary urban culture

‍Practical Information

• You may submit up to 3 images.
• Photos must be taken within the UNESCO perimeter.
• By participating, you agree to the competition rules. Click here to read them.
• Images may be up to 10 years old.

‍How to participate?

Send us your images that capture the atmosphere, dynamism, and reality of the UNESCO zone around ‘la Grand Place’.

Is it a place of encounter? Of tourism activity? Of quiet beauty? Of chaos? Of tradition or renewal?

Show us.