The façade of this 16th-century house is like a historical picture book illustrated with the heads of the Counts of Flanders from the 12th to the 16th century. The first is Baldwin of Constantinople and the last is the Spanish king Philip II. The most famous head is the one of Charles V, just above the main door. This emperor was born just a few streets further away, at Prinsenhof. June 7, 2018
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A close-up of the various heads of theThe façade of this 16th-century house is like a historical picture book illustrated with the heads of the Counts of Flanders from the 12th to the 16th century. The first is Baldwin of Constantinople and the last is the Spanish king Philip II. The most famous head is the one of Charles V, just above the main door. This emperor was born just a few streets further away, at Prinsenhof. June 7, 2018
The Graslei is one of the most scenic places in Ghent’s old city centre
Vleeshalle or the “Mealt Hall was begun in 1407 and completed in 1419. The main facade and the extensive side facades are interested examples of the architecture of the Ghent merchant class.
The Vegetable Market was always the place fo the sale of fish. Since the 18th century there has been a vegetable market held there every day, except Sundays.
I’m already loving the distinct architecture and the colorful ness of Brugge’s historic city center. This is in the Markt Square. June 4, 2018
Me trying to keep warm and dry by the idyllic waterway called Minnewater in Brugge, Belgium, home to swans, quaint bridges and weeping willows. June 5, 2018
It’s so easy to spend a day wandering around Brugge, and that’s exactly what Alice, Tammy and I did. First with a “Legend of Bruges” free walking tour in the morning and a do our own thing for the remainder of the day.
It was cold and overcast…but not even the weather could dampen the beauty of Brugges. So, let’s just get to it. June 5, 2018
This sweet man, Janis Rozentals, is the weaver who made the linen scarf around my neck. Janis was weaving another scarf at the outdoor Fishmarket (although no fish were being sold) in Brugge, Belgium. As soon as I saw this scarf, I had to have it. It was the only black and red scarf on the table…I guess it was just waiting for me to take it home. Thank you Janis for making the scarf and for draping it so gracefully around my neck. I will cherish it. June 5, 2018
More of the Burg Square in Brugge, Belgium, the Brugse Vrije, the Palace of the Liberty and the ornate City Hall. June 5, 2018
The inside of the ChocolAterie De Burg in Burg Square, Brugge, Belgium. We shopped here and walked away with some goodies. June 5, 2018
The Basilica of the Holy Blood in Brugge, Belgium’s Burg Square. June 5, 2018
Our Legends of Bruges free walking tour guide Pascal giving our group of about 20, gathered at Market Square this morning, a history lesson…with some interesting stories…about Brugge, Belgium. June 5, 2018