Entering the 'Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaarde' with its white-coloured house fronts and tranquil convent garden was founded in 1245. This little piece of world heritage was once the home of the beguines, emancipated lay-women who nevertheless led a pious and celibate life. For centuries, the Bruges beguinage has been inhabited continuously. Today, some nuns from the Order of Saint Benedict and Order of Vincent de Paul live there, as well as single women from Bruges.
Entering the 'Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaarde' with its white-coloured house fronts and tranquil convent garden was founded in 1245. This little piece of world heritage was once the home of the beguines, emancipated lay-women who nevertheless led a pious and celibate life. For centuries, the Bruges beguinage has been inhabited continuously. Today, some nuns from the Order of Saint Benedict and Order of Vincent de Paul live there, as well as single women from Bruges.
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This gentleman has been putting on free harp concerts for a long time. He builds and collects harps and played probably eight during the 40 minute performance, which was wonderful.
This gentleman has been putting on free harp concerts for a long time. He builds and collects harps and played probably eight during the 40 minute performance, which was wonderful.
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Those boots are definitely made for a walking, lol! On water, no less!!!
Those boots are definitely made for a walking, lol! On water, no less!!!
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The famous market Plaza
The famous market Plaza
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A rather impressive Catholic Church. We went inside and were treated to a men’s chorus rehearsal with organ accompaniment.
A rather impressive Catholic Church. We went inside and were treated to a men’s chorus rehearsal with organ accompaniment.
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The Ghent Altarpiece, or ‘The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb’ by the Van Eyck brothers, completed in 1432, is recognised worldwide as a great work of art, and one of the most influential paintings ever made. A total of 18 panels form a magical evocation of scenes from the Bible, as well as a portrait of the church warden, Joos Vijd, who commissioned the altarpiece, and his wife Elisabeth Borluut. In 1934, it was brazenly stolen. Eventually, all panels except one were recovered.
The Ghent Altarpiece, or ‘The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb’ by the Van Eyck brothers, completed in 1432, is recognised worldwide as a great work of art, and one of the most influential paintings ever made. A total of 18 panels form a magical evocation of scenes from the Bible, as well as a portrait of the church warden, Joos Vijd, who commissioned the altarpiece, and his wife Elisabeth Borluut. In 1934, it was brazenly stolen. Eventually, all panels except one were recovered.
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Back of the same church
Back of the same church
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St Bavos Cathedral, home to one of the most famous paintings in the world.
St Bavos Cathedral, home to one of the most famous paintings in the world.
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We ended up in a third floor Airbnb unit here, which wasn’t all bad. Especially considering there were four decadent chocolate shops in the immediate vicinity…
We ended up in a third floor Airbnb unit here, which wasn’t all bad. Especially considering there were four decadent chocolate shops in the immediate vicinity…
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The famous Grand Place plaza. That’s the town hall which takes up one of the four sides.
The famous Grand Place plaza. That’s the town hall which takes up one of the four sides.
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At the top!
At the top!
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The banquet room in City Hall, I think… Percy?
The banquet room in City Hall, I think… Percy?
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Adjacent to the City Hall is this row of private residences. Can’t imagine the price tags on them…
Adjacent to the City Hall is this row of private residences. Can’t imagine the price tags on them…
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Time to go down!
Time to go down!
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Look at all those statues! We did a mini tour of the City Hall, which included a climb to the top of the tower, which was fantastic.
Look at all those statues! We did a mini tour of the City Hall, which included a climb to the top of the tower, which was fantastic.
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I’ll let Percy tell us with this building is, lol!
I’ll let Percy tell us with this building is, lol!
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On our way to the top, we stopped at a balcony maybe a third of the way up and got some great views, frankly, better than those at the top.
On our way to the top, we stopped at a balcony maybe a third of the way up and got some great views, frankly, better than those at the top.
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From the top, this is looking down at the fourth side of the plaza.
From the top, this is looking down at the fourth side of the plaza.
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The third side of the plaza features this building, which I will let Percy describe. I wasn’t paying attention to the guide, as usual, too focused on getting the shots!
The third side of the plaza features this building, which I will let Percy describe. I wasn’t paying attention to the guide, as usual, too focused on getting the shots!
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From the top, this is looking down at the fourth side of the plaza, which Percy will soon discuss!
From the top, this is looking down at the fourth side of the plaza, which Percy will soon discuss!
0 2024/08/18 10:29:53
My new best friend.
My new best friend.
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Thought I was back in Amsterdam for a second, lol!
Thought I was back in Amsterdam for a second, lol!
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Interesting façade.
Interesting façade.
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I don’t get it. One of the top tourist attractions in all of Brussels…
I don’t get it. One of the top tourist attractions in all of Brussels…
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Quite the stained glass window inside!
Quite the stained glass window inside!
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St Nick’s Church
St Nick’s Church
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Saint Michael
Saint Michael
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Cathedral of Saint Michael and Saint Gudula
Cathedral of Saint Michael and Saint Gudula
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