Belgium - Through medieval cities

Through the beautiful cities of Ghent, Bruges and Brussels.

  • The postcard view

    The postcard view

    The canals through the city made for the nickname Venice of the North.

    Rozenhoedkaai, Bruges

  • Balls of steel

    Balls of steel

    One of the locations for the 1988 video to song Headhunter by Front 242, directed by the master Anton Corbijn, where various egg-related scenes take place.

    The Atomium, Brussels

  • Apocalyptic angel

    Apocalyptic angel

    Augustijnenkaai, Ghent

  • Light and magic

    Light and magic

    The bell tower of the Town Hall is one of the finest Gothic buildings in the city. The light show makes it look like the home of Sauron.

    Grand Place, Brussels

  • Keep out

    Keep out

    The medieval castle from 1180 was modeled after crusader castles.

    Gravensteen, Ghent

  • Towering

    Towering

    This beast keeps playing all the time.

    Belfry, Bruges

  • Make a good impression

    Make a good impression

    The town hall facade features a flamboyant Gothic style.

    Stadshuis, Ghent

  • Entryway

    Entryway

    The building next to the bridge from 1895 used to house a flood control mechanism.

    Minnewater Bridge, Bruges

  • Waterside location

    Waterside location

    Het Waterhuis aan de Bierkant, Ghent