Guild houses of Grand-Place, Brussels, Belgium
© Richard Taylor/Sime/eStock Phot
A cheerful case of the blues. Guild houses of Grand-Place, Brussels, Belgium
In the heart of Belgium, Brussels is a vibrant capital city that combines history with a modern, cosmopolitan feel. Famous for its architecture and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Grand-Place of Brussels exudes an air of grandeur with its ornate guildhalls and centuries-old buildings.
Most of this central square was destroyed by French troops in 1695, during the Nine Years' War. Thanks to reconstructions in the following decades, the square today is a harmonious blend of Gothic, Baroque, and Louis XIV architectural styles. Charming in every season, the Grand-Place hosts a bustling flower market in the summer and transforms into a magical winter wonderland during the holidays.
The Great Court of the British Museum, London, England
Bodie State Historic Park, Mono County, California
Palazzo Zuccari, Rome, Italy
Courtyard of the Maidens, Alcázar of Seville, Spain
Sorano, Tuscany, Italy
Medieval city of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany
Mosaic façade in Registan Square, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Blue whale skeleton in the Natural History Museum, London, England
