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A timeless spectacle, Bruges is a charming city full of medieval flavour. Its architectural treasures lure the eye, revealing a city of rich history. Serene canals and tight cobbled streets seize your imagination, enticing you to explore more and more. Related Article Tags: , , , , ,
Bruges is one of those great little cities that tourists love. It seems to have been frozen in time... and in fact it was. Back about five or six hundred years ago, it was a busy river port town, then the harbor silted up and traders moved on. This little walled city didn't change for centuries, and that's why it's thriving today... because it is so well preserved. Related Article Tags: , ,
Ghent, Belgium is a friendly university town that is full of ancient buildings and history. If Bruges is a city filled with tourists looking for a time warp, Ghent is a city full of students and locals just living life... Like Bruges it started as a port, but unlike Bruges, it still is an important port. It's a city of flowers with a flourishing flower export trade. Related Article Tags: , ,
Bruges is a small Belgian city where you can bike along a canal, munch on mussels and frites, drink monk-made beer, see a Michelangelo and enjoy the world's best chocolate, while listening to a bell tower that rings out happy little tunes.
Bruges, Belgium, from the Norse word 'Bryggja' meaning "mooring place," is one of the three regions and the capital of Flanders. Bruges has a population of over 100,000 and covers an area of approximately 138 km. This historic city, with its natural link to the sea, became a commercial center for European trade in early medieval times, as the harbor filled with ships carrying wool, grain, and wine. Related Article Tags: , , ,
The first continuous trading on a stock exchange was done in the 17th century in Amsterdam. Prior to this, in 13th century France, product traders used to meet in a house which they later called "Bruges Bourse". Nowadays, stock markets can be found in most countries but the biggest markets can be found in the United States, Japan, China, and the United Kingdom. Related Article Tags: , , , , ,
History would have us believe the first printed book, like so many inventions, came out of China. The publication, "The Diamond Sutra" appeared in 868 AD and the print type was most certainly made from clay. Others insist that there were earlier examples of printed books or certainly sheets, but experts have not come forward with either evidence or titles.
Located on the European mainland, Belgium often is short-shifted in discussions of Europe. Following is an overview of Belgium for travelers. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , ,
An enticing fusion of ancient and avant-garde, Amsterdam is a beautiful city of creative legacy. Take a walk along the cobbled streets and serene canals and you can seem a million miles from the vibrant nightlife on every corner. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , ,
Being excellent navegators and having a deep desire to expland its territories, The Azores Islands were founded by the Portuguese in 1317. This is a clump of nine islands in the rough Atlantic Ocean about 1,400 kilometers west of Lisbon, Portugal. As a curious traveller, I always make it a habit of finding out how a city, town or in this case an island got its name. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , ,
The elegance of the Lady and the Unicorn tapestries from the Middle Ages. Includes a brief history. Related Article Tags: , , , , , ,
A brief history of unicorn tapestry art. Related Article Tags: , , , , ,
Many think they've seen Europe, but miss the countries with the most charm. Here we were enveloped by history, culture and all that the Old Continent should be. Also this wasn't a typical EU vacation with endless museums and cathedrals, but a creative itinerary which provided large fun. Total cost was $1175 plus air. Everyone's favorite stop was Bruges, but for me Amsterdam was an urban masterpiece. I found the Dutch far friendlier than other Europeans. This visit rekindled my love for the Netherlands, that tiny country with 2 names. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,
Kortrijk, also referred to as Courtrai, is a historical city situated in West Flanders in Belgium. Positioned on the Lys River, Kortrijk was first established by the Romans under the name of Cortoriacum. Possessing a population of over 70, 000 individuals, Kortrijk remains a thriving city: one that is surrounded by many other famous locations, tourist attractions, and popular cities in Belgium. Related Article Tags: , , ,
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