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Watch: Brussel's Grand Place square covered with colourful flowers

Watch: Brussel's Grand Place square covered with colourful flowers
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WATCH: The abnormal summer heat presented organisers with a new challenge this year

The cobblestones of the iconic Grand Place market square in Brussels has been covered in a colourful flower carpet.

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More than 500,000 flowers were used to create the art, with the exhibit occurring every other year. 

This year, the 1,800 square metre display is inspired by Guanajuato, a Mexican region renowned for its exceptional culture and customary use of flowers.

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A gardener preparing the display, which is made of both dahlias and begonias. REUTERS/Yves Herman

This summer's extreme heat posed new challenges for the organisers, who worried that the extreme temperatures may kill the flowers.

Recent cooler weather provided the display, with a last-minute reprieve, allowing the flowers to flourish.

The botanical exhibit can be viewed at the UNESCO World Heritage site until August 20.

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The theme of the event is "Guanajuato, cultural pride of Mexico" REUTERS/Yves Herman
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