In Bruges
As I write, I’m about to check out of the Hotel Notre Dame in Mariastraat in the historic Belgian city of Bruges. The city (Brugge in Flemish) used to be an important hub of trans-European trade until its port silted up in the middle of the 16th Century, but it has retained many of its medieval buildings and all of its charm. Probably unfairly, Belgium isn’t top of the list for many visitors to mainland Europe, but Bruges is certainly one of the most beautiful and friendly cities I’ve visited. Here is a selection of some of my photos of the many faces of this wonderful little place.
My friend and fellow photographer Mark Casey will have his photos online soon. I will link to them here when they’re online.
UPDATE: They’re up. Please go here.
Tags: architecture, Belgium, Bruges, Brugge, Europe, Flanders, medieval
May 9th, 2010 at 5:55 pm
Gorgeous place isn’t it. I’ve been there twice now but not since the days of 35mm. I’m going to have to talk the wife into a long weekend over there.
May 9th, 2010 at 6:27 pm
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June 6th, 2010 at 7:46 pm
It’s a stunning city and your photos certainly do Bruges justice. Really nice work.