Belfry (Belfort) and Market Halls (Hallen)

Bruges - Day 2

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August 14th 2014
Geo: 51.2052, 3.22727So being the careful planner I am, today I pulled out the guide book and decide to take the recommended city walk, checking out the sites along the way. The first thing that caught my eye on the map was the folklore museum. Unfortunately it did not catch my eye on the street because I managed to walk right past it and not even notice. I did notice the second thing on the map ... read more

Europe » Belgium

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Belgium became independent from the Netherlands in 1830 and was occupied by Germany during World Wars I and II. It has prospered in the past half century as a modern, technologically advanced European state and member of NATO and the EU. Tensions bet... ... read more