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Bruges, The Superb Gothic Architecture of the Church of Our Lady

Bruges, The Superb Gothic Architecture of the Church of Our Lady

Between the many magnificent historical buildings of picture perfect Bruges, the Church of Our Lady was one of my favourite landmarks. Dating back from the 13th to 15th Centuries, its 122,3 meters height brick tower dominates the city. The superb gothic

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The Beautiful Architecture of La Grand Place in Brussels

The Beautiful Architecture of La Grand Place in Brussels

I could spend hours at La Grand Place in Brussels, admiring the superb architecture that makes it one of the most beautiful squares in the world. Heavily destroyed in 1695 by the bombardments ordered by Louis XIV of France in reprisal

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Bruges Begijnhof, Where Time Seems to Have Stopped

Bruges Begijnhof, Where Time Seems to Have Stopped

I stroll along the road flanking the canal and leading to Bruges béguinage, fascinated by the old buildings reflecting in the water and the sense of peace surrounding me. Established in the 12th Century, béguinages are one of the most typical

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Odegand, Exhilarating Opening of Ghent Festival of Flanders

Odegand, Exhilarating Opening of Ghent Festival of Flanders

When I was invited to attend Odegand and explore a bit of Flanders during Flanders is a Festival, I didn’t know what to expect. Honestly, I knew nothing about the Flanders Festival and even less about Odegand and Ghent Festival, but as soon

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Bruges, Magnificent Stained Glass Windows at St Saviour’s Cathedral

Bruges, Magnificent Stained Glass Windows at St Saviour's Cathedral

Bruges  – declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000 – is not only home to the picturesque waterways and lovely ancient homes dotting the tiny streets, it also has wonderful medieval churches with magnificent stained glass windows. St Saviour’s Cathedral,

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Ghent, Little Gem of Flanders

Ghent, Little Gem of Flanders

  There’s something moving in the beauty of Ghent, a little gem of Flanders that should be included in every itinerary through Central Europe. The city is full of awesome corners and beautiful old buildings, but once I reached Graslei and Korenlei, the

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