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Sunday, November 11, 2007
The Great Grote Markt Market
If I have learnt one thing about Belgium it is they have cornered the great Grote Markt market. Belgium has some of the best preserved Town Squares (Grote Markt) in Europe.
Grote Markt - Brussels
Grote Markt - Mechelen
Grote Markt - Leuven
Grote Markt - Kortrijk
Grote Markt Cafes - Bruges
Grote Markt - Brussels
Grote Markt - Mechelen
Grote Markt - Leuven
Grote Markt - Kortrijk
Grote Markt Cafes - Bruges
Labels: belgium, bruges, brussels, kortrijk, leuven, mechelen, town square
Posted by James Clark - editor of itravelnet.com
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Thursday, November 08, 2007
Medieval Bruges
Bruges (Brugge) was an important trading Port from the 12th to the 15th Century. When its estuary silted up, Bruges lost its trade to other cities.
History has conspired in favour of Bruges though. The city was not involved in the theatre of war during WWI and WWII so the old city buildings remain intact.
Today Bruges is one of the best preserved Medieval cities in Europe, making it the most popular destination in Belgium.
Belfry
Rozenhoedkaai
Canal and Bridge
History has conspired in favour of Bruges though. The city was not involved in the theatre of war during WWI and WWII so the old city buildings remain intact.
Today Bruges is one of the best preserved Medieval cities in Europe, making it the most popular destination in Belgium.
Belfry
Rozenhoedkaai
Canal and Bridge
Posted by James Clark - editor of itravelnet.com
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