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Travel - Belgium

A weekend in Bruges showcases some of the highlights. Includes a number of night photos of the canals and historic buildings.
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An ornate golden carving of the letter B is located in the town of Bruges in Belgium. Coincidentally, it is also over the doorway of the Basilius or the Basilica of the Holy Blood
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An ornate golden carving of the letter B is located in the town of Bruges in Belgium. Coincidentally, it is also over the doorway of the Basilius or the Basilica of the Holy Blood

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  • One of the main canals at night with nice reflections from the water. The landmark carillon, or belltower, at Market Square is visible in the upper left.
  • A view of some of the historic buildings on the canal in Bruges at night. The boats in the water are used for tourists during the daytime
  • A view of St. John's Hospital in Bruges, Belgium as seen from across the canal at night.
  • A scene of a woman giving birth with doctor, baby, and doting husband at her side.
  • A scenic view of old buildings and a canal at night. The reflections of the buildings are visible through the swans on the water.
  • Chunks of white and dark chocolate from different points of origin are for sale in a candy store.
  • Priest preparing for a service at the Chapel of the Holy Blood in Bruges, Belgium. Between his hands on the cushion is a religious relic, enclosed in glass, that is used as part of the service.
  • The view through two stained glass windows in the landmark Bruges Town Hall. The background of a building and tree in Burg Square is rendered in indistinct, almost impressionistic tones, through distortions from the old panes.
  • Architectural detail of a letter slot for letters, or brieven, is located on the exterior stone wall of the town hall in the city of Bruges in Belgium.
  • An ornate golden carving of the letter B is located in the town of Bruges in Belgium. Coincidentally, it is also over the doorway of the Basilius or the Basilica of the Holy Blood
  • The stone lion holding an image of a family crest architectural detail from one of the corners of the Burg Square in Bruges, Belgium near the entrance to the Basilica of the Holy Blood.
  • Gilded stone statues decorate the entrance over the doors to the Basilius, or Basilica of the Holy Blood, in Bruges, Belgium.
  • The working portions of the main clockworks in the landmark Bruges carillon on Market Square.
  • A core part of the clockworks at the landmark Bruges clocktower on Market Square is an enormous geared metal cylinder that turns very slowly.
  • Restaurants and shops line the edges of Market Square in Bruges, Belgium with classic building shapes and rooflines.
  • A classic old landmark brick building near one of the canals in Bruges, Belgium. The aircraft contrails in the sky lead directly to the peak of the roof.
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