Several years ago I traveled with my husband to Europe for the first time.
The sights in Brussels were so amazing. I've heard of all the old architecture, but seeing it was truly an incredible experience. We are such a young country, and even seeing some of the pilgrim areas of the US do not compare.
This was the parking lot at the train station.
In the town of Bruges, the streets were lined with these cozy buildings.
It is a canal based city which had significant economic importance. At one time, it was the "chief commercial city" of the world.
The city was chartered in July 1128.Starting around 1500, the Zwin channel, which had given the city its economic dominance, started silting. The cities prosperity soon fell behind Antwerp. During the 17th century, the lace industry took off, and various efforts to bring back the glorious past were made.
The young woman who was demonstrating hand made lace told us it takes 8 years of schooling to make Belgium lace.
I was really fascinated with the beautiful churches and cathedrals.
Especially when you realize they were built in the 12th Century.The center of town is the Market.
And of course there is a Royal residence.
We all commented that the little window at the top of this building was for a damsel in distress.
A very quaint restaurant by the canal.
12 comments:
Truly an old world charm
thanks for the great trip
Beautiful shots.
Such history ~ so old world and you have captured it all so creatively ~ thanks,
Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Beautiful photos. Europe seems so much more settled than the US.
You're right, it's amazing!
Oh, what wonderful photos! I love that canal and the buildings with the market.
Every time I see pictures of Europe, I wonder how it would be possible to conquer my fear of flying. I would so love to see these types of sights in person. I can't imagine anything built in the 12th century.
So true about the US being a youngster compared to Europe. What a beautiful city!
Beautiful captures and interesting captions.
Lovely tour. I hope to get there myself one day. Enjoythe weekend.
I enjoyed your memories. We too went to Europe for the first time a few years ago. It was a wonderful experience. We didn't get to Brussels, but stayed in Bruges and Ghent, each for a few days. Same experience with the wonderful architecture and as you say the hisotory. Thank you for sharing.
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