[ Photo Blog #50 ]
I paid the first of my two visits to this delightful city, the capital of West Flanders, in north-west Belgium in 2003. As will be seen from the photographs, the weather was not particularly kind during my visit, but the rain stopped long enough to enable me to take the following photographs . . .
The Belfry is a medieval bell tower in the centre of Bruges
The West Flanders Provincial Court
Part of the Provincial Palace, Market Square
The canals of Bruges are part of the personality of the city.
The city’s canals are one of the main attractions in Bruges
Navigating through the canals and discovering the most hidden corners of Bruges is essential to enjoying the essence of the city.
The city has become known as the “Venice of the North”
Canal artist at work
Diverse statuary can be seen all over the city
Bruges is famous for its lace-making and has many shops selling hand-made lace items. In many streets lace-makers can be watched using their skills to create beautiful silkware.
Roland's Ragbag 
I have enjoyed this beautiful visit to Bruges. Beautifully done Roland.
Venice of the North. I see why as the canals are beautiful.
Funny thing is that Gothenburg claims the same as their many canals also are a tourist attraction.
All have different charachters though.
miriam
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Thank you, Miriam. I do believe there are many, many Venices – all over the world. None quite like the original though.
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Thank you for sharing your stunning photos of Bruges, Roland. Truly, a beautiful city.
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It is indeed, Eugenia. Even through the rain and mist.
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One of my favourite cities Roland. Your post and photos bring back many happy memories. I proposed to my wife there. Thank you for evoking the memories.
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Yes, Davy, and you proved it is also a city of Romance.
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Sorry I got my message wrong the first time, Davy. I have now corrected it.
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Beautiful pictures, Roland! Thanks for sharing.
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… And thanks for commenting, Vidur.
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That’s all I can do, Sir…..you write, you paint, you photograph. I hold all these artistic talents in high esteem!
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I do thank you, and appreciate your comments, Vidur – from a respected and accomplished poet.
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Appreciate your generosity, Sir, always have….and thank you for your encouragement. It is much valued.
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That looks quite like Venice but with less tourists. I loved the exotic feel through the pictures. Lovely post 👌
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I thank you for commenting, Pooja.
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Thank you for sharing these photographs, Roland. I get to see the world through your lens! Beautiful.
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I’m pleased you enjoyed the photographs, Laura.
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Beautiful place, thanks for sharing
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… and thank you for commenting, Kelly.
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