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Sightseeing boat on a canal in Bruges (or Brugge), Belgium. The name of the city, which is often called the Venice of the North, is believed to come from the Old Norse word "bryggia," meaning "mooring place." The canals were important in getting trading goods to their destination. Today, they are used exclusively for tourist boats.
A bridge over a quiet canal in Bruges (or Brugge), Belgium.
Weather vanes, tall windows, and distinctive roof lines along a canal in Bruges (or Brugge), Belgium.
The Church of Our Lady in Bruges (or Brugge), Belgium. Built between the 13th and 15th centuries, it contains both Romanesque and Gothic features, and its 122 m (401 ft) spire makes it the tallest structure in the city.
At the Snow and Ice Sculpture Festival in Bruges (or Brugge), Belgium. The festival runs from the end of November until the middle of January and is located on Place de la Gare.
The City Hall (Stadhuis) in Antwerp, Belgium, stands on the western side of the Grote Markt (Great Market Square). Built between 1561 and 1565, it displays both Flemish and Italian architectural influences.
The Saint-Cyr House in Brussels, Belgium, was built between 1901 and 1903 for painter Georges de Saint-Cyr; it is an Art Nouveau masterpiece.
The uppermost window of the Saint-Cyr House in Brussels, Belgium.
L'Orangerie (a greenhouse to grow oranges or other tropical fruit) at the Jardin Botanique (Botanical Gardens) just north of Brussels, Belgium.
The Grand Place (Grand Square) or Grote Markt (Grand Market) is the central square of Brussels, Belgium; it is bounded by opulent guildhalls and two major edifices, the Hotel de Ville/Stadhuis (City Hall) and the King's House or Breadhouse building that houses the Brussels City Museum. Measuring 68 by 110 m (223 by 361 ft), the Grand Place is the most important tourist destination in Brussels.
The Hotel de Ville/Stadhuis (City Hall) in Brussels, Belgium, with Winter Festival lighting.
The imposing main tower of the Hotel de Ville/Stadhuis (City Hall) in Brussels, Belgium. Built in the Gothic style, parts of the structure date back to the early 15th century. Its spire is topped by a gilt metal statue of the Archangel Michael, patron saint of Brussels. The façade is decorated with statues of nobles, saints, and allegorical figures.
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