The former guild houses of merchants, who use to do business in Brugge, Belgium’s Market Square, has since been converted to restaurants while maintains their colorful charm and adding to the beauty of the square. June 5, 2018
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Provincial Court in the Market Square in Brugges, Belgium, with the horse and buggy’s lined up to provide tours around the city. June 5, 2018
Statue of Jan Breydel and Pieter de Conick in Brugge, Belgium’s, Market Square, who were freedom heroes in the struggle against the French at the beginning of the 14th century. And, behind the statue are the colorful former guild houses of merchants and are now restaurants. June 5, 2018
Inside the courtyard of the Belfry or Bell Tower, which has overlooked the Market Square in Brugge, Belgium, since the 1300s. June 5, 2018
A boat tour gliding down a canal in Brugge, Belgium. June 5, 2018
Ornate bridge walkway and canal views in Brugge, Belgium. June 5, 2018
The Minnewater, just south of the Begijnhof, is also nicknamed the “Water of Love” in Brugge, Belgium. June 5, 2018
Just a picturesque site in Brugge, Belgium. June 5, 2018
The gold trimmed tunnel/walkway leading to the Palace of the Liberty in Brugge, Belgium. June 5, 2018
The gold trimmed Palace of the Liberty in Brugge, Belgium, next to the City Hall, in Burg Square dates from 1722 to 1727. The palace later became a courthouse and now houses the city council’s administration. June 5, 2018
More of Brugge, Belgium. June 5, 2018
Brugge, Belgium, and its architectural beauty. June 5, 2018
The cobblestone streets and beauty of Brugge, Belgium. June 5, 2018
More of beautiful Brugge, Belgium. June 5, 2018
Another view of the Church of our Lady in Brugge, Belgium. June 5, 2018
A close-up of the Michelangelo Buonarroti, “Mother and Child” white marble sculpture at the Church of Our Lady in Brugges, Belgium. The southern aisle large chapel altarpiece created around 1504, was possibly meant for the Siena Cathedral but was purchased in Italy by two merchants from Brugge and donated to the church in 1514. It’s said this is the only Michelangelo statue to leave Italy in his lifetimes. June 5, 2018