Italy - The Colosseum
Foto: The Atomium in Brussels (bron: Ronald van der Veer)
Belgium - The Atomium is, first and foremost, an amazing, fantastic building that defies all imagination and radiates emotion. It almost looks like science fiction. Nine spheres, of which five are open to visitors, and twenty tubes in which you can wander until you lose your sense of direction, ultimately lead you to a unique viewpoint from which you can see all of Brussels. The Atomium was the main pavilion and the icon of the 1958 Brussels World’s Fair, Expo 58. It symbolized the democratic desire to maintain peace among all peoples, the belief in both technical and scientific progress, and ultimately expressed an optimistic vision of the future—a new, modern, and super-technological world that would offer humanity the chance for a better life. With its height of 102 meters, the highest sphere offers a view over the city of Brussels that is both unique and captivating. On clear days, the view extends to Antwerp, where you can clearly see the cathedral and the port facilities.
Historic Old Bruges
Belgium - Bruges is the capital and largest city of the Belgian province of West Flanders. It is also a world-famous tourist attraction. The city is located in the northwest of the country. The historic center is listed as a medieval city on the UNESCO World ...
Our Lady Cathedral in Antwerp
Belgium - The Cathedral of Our Lady, also known as the Antwerp Cathedral, is one of the most impressive and iconic landmarks of Antwerp, Belgium. The cathedral, located at Handschoenmarkt, is built in Gothic style and is one of the largest churches in Europe. Construction ...
The Castle of Bouillon
Belgium - High above the town of Bouillon lies the castle of the same name. The castle is situated on a rocky ridge in the Semois River, which flows around the castle. Godfrey of Bouillon lived in the castle in the tenth century. In 1096, he sold the castle to ...
The Castle of Durbuy
Belgium - Durbuy is for the most part situated on the right bank of the Ourthe River, nestled between steep and wooded slopes that seem to squeeze it in. On one of these slopes, you will find the famous anticline — a bend in the river that was drained in the ...
The Caves of Han
Belgium - As a child, I once visited the Caves of Han. At that time, the water was high, and we couldn’t visit all the caves. Today the weather is nice, and the water level is normal. However, it is busy. I park my car on a grassy field at the edge of the village. ...
The Historic Grand Place of Brussels
Belgium - After lunch, we continue walking through the city center and arrive at the Grand Place. The beautiful town hall proudly dominates with its tall town hall tower. In 1402, this prestigious building was constructed following the example of the Belfry in ...
The Tower of Mechelen
Belgium - At the edge of the Grote Markt stands the Saint Rumbold’s Cathedral. The cathedral is the largest church in the city. Construction began in the thirteenth century. A century later, the church was expanded. The nave of the church is designed in Gothic ...