Bruges is a lovely well preserved town, largely because it was bypassed by history after the major port moved from here to Antwerp in about 1500. It was only with the advent of tourism that theyRead more
Bruges is a lovely well preserved town, largely because it was bypassed by history after the major port moved from here to Antwerp in about 1500. It was only with the advent of tourism that theyRead more
It amazed me to find an original Michelangelo Madonna and Child in Bruges. The rest of the pics are of more of the art in the church of our lady, including Rubens.
This cathedral is a museum in itself, many original Rubens
I had only a couple hours here due to problems with the railroad.
Brussels is also the capital of the European Union. The are pics of that seat of government, including the European Commission, the Parliament, etc. The arch is king Leopold's monument to himself andRead more