Mongolia - The Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue
Foto: The old center of Bruges (bron: Ronald van der Veer)
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 Heritage list. It is oval-shaped and about 430 hectares in size. The entire municipality covers an area of over 13,840 hectares, including about 1,075 hectares in the sea near Zeebrugge. The city has approximately 117,000 inhabitants; about 20,000 of them live in the city center. Some places are so beautiful that they leave you speechless. The Beguinage is such a place where you walk around silently because its purity is almost indescribable. So take your time and also settle for a moment along the romantic Minnewater to enjoy this centuries-old scene. The three church towers of Bruges each define the Bruges skyline in their own way. The stately Belfry has long been the proud symbol of Bruges' independence and offers, after a steep climb, an unforgettable panorama. The brick tower of the Church of Our Lady, the tallest example in Europe, illustrates the craftsmanship of Bruges’ builders, and the tower of Saint-Salvator’s Cathedral has recently been fully renovated.
Atomium in Brussels
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 ...
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 ...