Happy New Year 2019

Happy New Year 2019 – Here’s wishing you and your loved ones a Very Happy New Year.

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Gangtok, Sikkim, India

Gangtok, Sikkim, India
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Gangtok, Sikkim, India. Gangtok is located in the eastern Himalayan range, at an elevation of 1,650 m (5,410 ft). Gangtok rose to prominence as a popular Buddhist pilgrimage site after the construction of the Enchey Monastery in 1840. In 1894, the ruling Sikkimese Chogyal, Thutob Namgyal, transferred the capital to Gangtok. In the early 20th century, Gangtok became a major stopover on the trade route between Lhasa in Tibet and cities such as Kolkata (then Calcutta) in British India. Today, Gangtok is an emerging as urbanized city with literacy rate of 94% of total population.

Pakyong Airport(PYG), a Greenfield project near Gangtok, was commissioned in 2018. It is the first and only airport in Sikkim. The nearest railhead connected to the rest of India is the station of New Jalpaiguri(NJP) in Siliguri, situated 124 km (77 mi) via NH10 away from Gangtok.

Rumtek Monastery, located on the outskirts of Gangtokone, is one of Buddhism’s holiest monasteries.

Nathu La (Devanagari नाथू ला; Tibetan: རྣ་ཐོས་ལ་, IAST: Nāthū Lā, Chinese: 乃堆拉山口; pinyin: Nǎiduīlā Shānkǒu) is a mountain pass in the Himalayas in East Sikkim district. It connects the Indian state of Sikkim with China’s Tibet Autonomous Region. The pass, at 4,310 m (14,140 ft) above mean sea level and forms a part of an offshoot of the ancient Silk Road. Nathu means “listening ears” and La means “pass” in Tibetan. On the Indian side, the pass is 54 km (34 mi) east of Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim. Only citizens of India can visit the pass, and then only after obtaining a permit in Gangtok.

Night view at M.G. Mall Road, Arithang, Gangtok, Sikkim, North East India. Mahatma Gandhi Road or MG Road, is a street which is one of the focal point for tourists in Gangtok. Lined with shops both with branded items and with street-bargaining style shops.

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Panoramic view of Kanchenjunga from Upper Pelling, Sikkim. North East India.

Panoramic view of Kanchenjunga, Himalayan mountain range from Upper Pelling, Sikkim, North East India.

Panoramic view of Kanchenjunga Himalayan mountain range, Pelling-Rimbi Rd, Pelling City, Sikkim, North East India.

Tourists at Kanchandzanga Falls (कन्चंद्ज़ंगा फॉल्स), Pelling-Yaksam Road, Sikkim. North East India.

Kanchandzanga Falls (कन्चंद्ज़ंगा फॉल्स), Pelling-Yaksam Road, Sikkim in North East India.

Street portrait of Sikkim lady in traditional attire at monastery.
Sanghak Choeling Monastery (संघक चोएलिंग मोनास्ट्री), Pelling City, Sikkim is a 17th-century Buddhist monastery in a remote area on a hill. North East India.

Sky Walk Pelling Sikkim (स्काई वॉक पेल्लिंग सिक्किम) at the Sanghak Choeling Monastery (संघक चोएलिंग मोनास्ट्री), Pelling City, East Sikkim. North East India. This 17th-century Buddhist monastery on a hill has a great view of Kanchandzanga mountain.

Buddhist golden prayer wheels at Sanghak Choeling Monastery (संघक चोएलिंग मोनास्ट्री), Pelling City, Sikkim, North East India. This 17th-century Buddhist monastery is located on a hill near Kanchandzanga mountain.

Buddhist golden prayer wheels with a great view of Kanchandzanga mountain from Sanghak Choeling Monastery (संघक चोएलिंग मोनास्ट्री), Pelling City, Sikkim. North East India.

Entrance to Pemayangtse Monastery (पेमयांग्त्से मोनास्ट्री), Geyzing, Sikkim, North East India. Multi-level historic buddhist monastery built in the 17th century and featuring a number of traditional statues, sculptures & paintings.

Pemayangtse Monastery (पेमयांग्त्से मोनास्ट्री), Geyzing, Sikkim. Multi-level historic buddhist monastery built in the 17th century and featuring a number of traditional statues, sculptures & paintings. North East India.

Panoramic view of Karma Shri Nalanda Institute (करमा श्री नालंदा इंस्टिट्यूट), Dharma Chakra Centre, Rumtek, Sikkim, North East India.

Rumtek Dharma Chakra Centre (रूमटेक धर्मचक्र केन्द्र), Tsurphu Labrang Pal Karmae Sangha Dhuche, Sikkim, India. Colourful 17th century tranquil Buddhist monastery. North East India.

Rumtek Dharma Chakra Centre (रूमटेक धर्मचक्र केन्द्र), Tsurphu Labrang Pal Karmae Sangha Dhuche, Sikkim, India. Colourful 17th century tranquil Buddhist monastery. North East India.

Mountain & valleys on Jawaharlal Nehru Road, enroute Gangtok to Nathula Pass, East Sikkim, India. Indian army presence at regular intervals as this location is close to Indo-China border.

Yak ride at Tsomgo Lake (त्सोम्गो लेक). The Tsomgo lake at an altitude of over 10,000 ft is surrounded by mountains.

Nathula Pass (4,310 m), East Sikkim, India. Indian army post guard this Indo-China border which is even today in use and once used to be part of the ancient Silk Road between India and China’s Tibet Autonomous Region. Nathu means “listening ears” and La means “pass” in Tibetan.

Stunning sunset view enroute Gangtok to Nathula Pass, East Sikkim, India. Close to Indo-China border.

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Darjeeling, West Bengal, India

Darjeeling, West Bengal, India
Darjeeling, West Bengal, North East India is located at an elevation of 6,700 ft (2,042.2 m). It is noted for its tea industry, views of Kangchenjunga, the world’s third-highest mountain, and the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a very popular tourist destination in India. Darjeeling has several British-style public schools, which attract pupils from all over India and a few neighbouring countries.

The nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, located 90 km (56 mi) from Darjeeling. However, during monsoon season, the road and railway communications can get disrupted due to landslides.

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Darjeeling, West Bengal, North East India

Sunrise at Tiger Hill. Darjeeling, West Bengal, North East India.
Awesome to see the sunrise at Kanchanzanga – 3rd highest peak of the world.
Tiger Hill is located 11kms (6.8 miles) from Darjeeling town and above Ghum. It’s the highest point in Darjeeling hills at an altitude of 8482 feet (or 2590 meters).

Panoramic sunrise at Tiger Hill. Darjeeling, West Bengal, North East India.
Awesome to see the sunrise at Kanchanzanga – 3rd highest peak of the world.
Tiger Hill is located 11kms (6.8 miles) from Darjeeling town and above Ghum. It’s the highest point in Darjeeling hills at an altitude of 8482 feet (or 2590 meters).

Panoramic sunrise at Tiger Hill. Darjeeling, West Bengal, North East India.
Awesome to see the sunrise at Kanchanzanga – 3rd highest peak of the world.
Tiger Hill is located 11kms (6.8 miles) from Darjeeling town and above Ghum. It’s the highest point in Darjeeling hills at an altitude of 8482 feet (or 2590 meters).

Panoramic sunrise at Tiger Hill. Darjeeling, West Bengal, North East India.
Awesome to see the sunrise at Kanchanzanga – 3rd highest peak of the world.
Tiger Hill is located 11kms (6.8 miles) from Darjeeling town and above Ghum. It’s the highest point in Darjeeling hills at an altitude of 8482 feet (or 2590 meters).

Darjeeling, West Bengal is located at an elevation of 6,700 ft (2,042.2 m). North East India.

Darjeeling, West Bengal, North East India is located at an elevation of 6,700 ft (2,042.2 m).

Prayer flags flying in the wind. Shiva Statue, शिव प्रतिमा, Shree Dwarika Estate, Publbazar-Jorethang Road, West Bengal, North East India.

Bridge between the border at West Bengal and Sikkim on the Pulbazar-Jorethang Road. , North East India.

 

Wishing a Very Happy Diwali (Deepavali) 2018

Wishing a Very Happy Diwali (Deepavali) from Anu and Suchit Nanda, 2019.

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Wishing a Very Happy Diwali (Deepavali) 2017

Wishing a Very Happy Diwali (Deepavali) from Anu and Suchit Nanda, 2017.

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Happy New Year 2017

Happy New Year 2017

A few minutes into 2017, did a Facebook Live:

Big crowds celebrating arrival of #New #Year #2017 at #Hiranandani Gardens, #Powai, #Mumbai. #HNY
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Wishing a Very Happy Diwali (Deepavali) 2016

Happy Diwali (Deepavali) greetings from Anu and Suchit Nanda, 2016

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Amsterdam, Netherlands

Amsterdam (ˈæmstərdæm, ˌæmstərˈdæm, ɑmstərˈdɑm) is the capital and most populous municipality of the Kingdom of the Netherlands although it is not the seat of the government, which is The Hague.The city is located in the province of North Holland in the west of the country. It comprises much of the northern part of the Randstad, one of the larger conurbations in Europe.

As the commercial capital of the Netherlands and one of the top financial centres in Europe, Amsterdam is considered an alpha world city. Amsterdam’s name derives from Amstelredamme indicative of the city’s origin as a dam of the river Amstel. Originating as a small fishing village in the late 12th century, Amsterdam became one of the most important ports in the world during the Dutch Golden Age (17th century), a result of its innovative developments in trade. During that time, the city was the leading center for finance and diamonds.In the 19th and 20th centuries the city expanded, and many new neighbourhoods and suburbs were planned and built. The 17th-century canals of Amsterdam and the 19–20th century Defence Line of Amsterdam are on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Europe.

Panoramic view of Amsterdam city across the Amstel river which runs through the city of Amsterdam. The river’s name is derived from Aeme-stelle, old Dutch for “water-area”, namely, an area abounding with water. Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Europe.

Tram in front of Amsterdam, Centraal Station. Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe.

View across the Amstel river which runs through the city of Amsterdam. The river’s name is derived from Aeme-stelle, old Dutch for “water-area”, namely, an area abounding with water. Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Europe.

Rijksmuseum: 19th-century building housing Dutch Golden Age painting masterpieces & vast European art collection. Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Europe.

Kissing boy and girl porcelain statue at the flower shop at Stins Flower Market, Singel, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe. This is the only floating flower market in the world, and one of the most fragrant places.

Elephant Parade® at Shopping Centre Magna Plaza in Amsterdam, Netherland. Elephant Parade® is a social enterprise and runs the world’s largest art exhibition of decorated elephant statues. Created by artists and celebrities, each statue Elephant Parade is a unique art piece. The life-size baby elephant statues are exhibited in international cities and raise awareness for the need of elephant conservation. Limited edition, handcrafted replicas and a select range of products are created from the exhibition elephants. 20% or Elephant Parade just Profits are Donated to elephant welfare and conservation projects.

Platform inside Amsterdam Centraal train station. Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe.

Girls and others riding cycles in the streets of Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe.

Stins Flower Market, Singel, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe selling cannabis, tulip bulbs and other flowers. This is the only floating flower market in the world, and one of the most fragrant places of interest of Amsterdam – in all seasons. The flower stalls stand on the houseboats. You will find there all sorts of tulips, narcissus and other bulbs and flowers. The bulbs are ready for export, so you can enjoy them at home too.

Lady fortune, Vrouwe Fortuna, Amsterdam. The statue is made by the sculptor Hildo Krop, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe.

Rembrandtplein (Rembrandt Square) is a major square in central Amsterdam, the Netherlands, named after the famous painter Rembrandt van Rijn who owned a house nearby from 1639 to 1656.

The sculptures of the Night Watch in 3D at the Rembrandtplein in Amsterdam in 2006-2009. As part of the celebration of the artist’s 400th birthday in 2006, a bronze-cast representation of his most famous painting, The Night Watch, by Russian artists Mikhail Dronov and Alexander Taratynov was displayed around the Royer work. This bronze-cast representation of the famous painting was on display for three-years.

Dutch houses and their reflection. Volendam, Netherlands near Amsterdam.

Walk way at the water front at Volendam, Netherlands near Amsterdam. Volendam Marina where you board the Volendam-Marken Express.

Boats at the water front at Volendam, Netherlands near Amsterdam.

King’s Day (formerly Queen’s Day) in Amsterdam at the Sarphatipark.

Party revelers enjoying in the streets on King’s Day (formerly Queen’s Day) festivities in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe.

Party revelers in orange enjoying on the streets on King’s Day (formerly Queen’s Day) festivities in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe.

On King’s Day (formerly Queen’s Day) festivities in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe. Celebrations everywhere including on the water.

King’s Day (formerly Queen’s Day) festivities invite locals and visitors alike to soak up Amsterdam’s open-air fun. In the streets, canals, parks and everywhere in between, the city is bursting with orange as Amsterdammers enjoy the biggest street party of the year. Electric atmosphere amidst orange-pride, live music, DJs, parties and a citywide street market. Throughout the city, professional street performers vie for attention. There are pick-up bands, aspiring opera singers, teenage rappers and street discos. Rio-style drum bands have been very popular the past few years. Huge concerts are organized at various locations in the city, such as Dam square, Rembrandtplein and Museumplein.

Party revelers groups partying and enjoying on the streets on King’s Day (formerly Queen’s Day) celebrations in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe.

Amsterdam, Centraal Station panoramic view. Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Europe.

 

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Ghent, Belgium & Brugge, Belgium

Ghent (/ˈɡɛnt/; Dutch: Gent [ɣɛnt]; French: Gand [ɡɑ̃]) is a city and a municipality in the Flemish Region of Belgium. It is the capital and largest city of the East Flanders province and after Antwerp the largest municipality of Belgium. The city started as a settlement at the confluence of the Rivers Scheldt and Leie and in the Late Middle Ages became one of the largest and richest cities of northern Europe with some 50,000 people in 1300. It is a port and university city. Ghent is Belgium’s second largest municipality by number of inhabitants. Much of the city’s medieval architecture remains intact and is remarkably well preserved and restored. Its centre is the largest carfree area in Belgium. Interesting highlights are the Saint Bavo Cathedral with the Ghent Altarpiece, the belfry, the Gravensteen castle, and the splendid architecture along the old Graslei harbour. Ghent established a nice blend between comfort of living and history. The beguinages, as well as the belfry and adjacent cloth hall, were recognized by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites in 1998 and 1999.

Stadhuis Gent, Botermarkt, Ghent, Belgium.

Korenmarkt, Ghent, Belgium.

Boating on the river Leie (Dutch and German) or Lys (French). This is river in France and Belgium, and a left tributary of the Scheldt. Its source is in Pas-de-Calais, France, and it flows into the river Scheldt in Ghent, Belgium.

Saint Nicholas’ Church, Cataloniëstraat, Ghent, Belgium.

Sint-Baafsplein. The attractive town square in Ghent Belgium (Gent) that is situated between the Royal Dutch Theatre, the Belfry Tower and St. Bavo’s Cathedral is called Sint-Baafsplein.

Cafe in the Belgian city of Ghent.

 

 

Brugge, Belgium

Bruges (/ˈbruːʒ/; Dutch: Brugge [ˈbrɵɣə]; French: Bruges [bʁyːʒ]) is the capital and largest city of the province of West Flanders in the Flemish Region of Belgium, in the northwest of the country.

The city has canals and coast. The historic city centre is a prominent World Heritage Site of UNESCO. Along with a few other canal-based northern cities, such as Amsterdam and Stockholm, it is sometimes referred to as The Venice of the North. Bruges has a significant economic importance thanks to its port and was once the chief commercial city in the world. Bruges is well known as the seat of the College of Europe, an elite university institute for European studies regarded as “the EU’s very own Oxbridge.”

Brugge, Belgium. Bruges is the capital and largest city of the province of West Flanders in the Flemish Region of Belgium, in the northwest of the country. Along with a few other canal-based northern cities, such as Amsterdam and Stockholm, it is sometimes referred to as The Venice of the North. Bruges has a significant economic importance thanks to its port and was once the chief commercial city in the world.

Horse carriage. Brugge, Belgium. Bruges is the capital and largest city of the province of West Flanders in the Flemish Region of Belgium, in the northwest of the country. Along with a few other canal-based northern cities, such as Amsterdam and Stockholm, it is sometimes referred to as The Venice of the North. Bruges has a significant economic importance thanks to its port and was once the chief commercial city in the world.

Brugge, Belgium. Bruges is the capital and largest city of the province of West Flanders in the Flemish Region of Belgium, in the northwest of the country. It is sometimes referred to as The Venice of the North.

Horses at Brugge, Belgium. Bruges is the capital and largest city of the province of West Flanders in the Flemish Region of Belgium, in the northwest of the country. It is sometimes referred to as The Venice of the North.

In the center of the market stands the statue of Jan Breydel and Pieter de Coninck, Place De Bruges. The Markt of Bruges is located in the heart of the city and covers an area of about 1 hectare. Some historical highlights around the square include the 12th-century belfry and the Provincial Court.

In the center of the market stands the statue of Jan Breydel and Pieter de Coninck, Place De Bruges. The Markt of Bruges is located in the heart of the city and covers an area of about 1 hectare. Some historical highlights around the square include the 12th-century belfry and the Provincial Court.

In the center of the market stands the statue of Jan Breydel and Pieter de Coninck, Place De Bruges. The Markt of Bruges is located in the heart of the city and covers an area of about 1 hectare. Some historical highlights around the square include the 12th-century belfry and the Provincial Court.

Quaint shops at Brugges, Belgium.

Quaint shops at Brugges, Belgium.

Basilica of the Holy Blood, Burg, Bruges, Belgium. The Basilica of the Holy Blood is a Roman Catholic minor basilica in Bruges, Belgium. Originally built in the 12th century as the chapel of the residence of the Count of Flander. The church houses a venerated relic of the Holy Blood allegedly collected by Joseph of Arimathea and brought from the Holy Land by Thierry of Alsace, Count of Flanders.

Street art installations near Coudenys nv, Coupure, Bruges, Belgium. Europe.

Breidelstraat, Bruges, Belgium

Saw these lovely dogs at Bruges, Belgium

Bruges by boat Everyone, who visites Bruges, the Venice of the North, is sure to make a boat-trip on its famous canals. The embarcation point is situated in the heart of the beautiful surroundings. Boat-trips take about 30 minutes and gets to see beautifull places buildings from a view that you can only see by boat.

 

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Brussels, Belgium

Brussels (French: Bruxelles, [bʁysɛl] Dutch: Brussel, [ˈbrɵsəl]), officially the Brussels-Capital Region (French: Région de Bruxelles-Capitale, Dutch: Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest), is a region of Belgium comprising 19 municipalities, including the City of Brussels which is the de jure capital of Belgium.The Brussels-Capital Region is a part of both the French Community of Belgium and the Flemish Community.

Since the end of the Second World War, Brussels has been a major centre for international politics and has become the polyglot home of numerous international organizations, politicians, diplomats and civil servants. Brussels is the de facto capital of the European Union as it hosts a number of principal EU institutions The secretariat of the Benelux and the headquarters of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) are also located in Brussels. Historically a Dutch-speaking city, it has seen a language shift to French from the late 19th century onwards. Today the majority language is French, and the Brussels-Capital Region is an officially bilingual enclave within the Flemish Region.

Brussels (Bruxelles), Belgium, Europe.

The Atomium – Giant stainless steel atom, particles connected by escalators, with exhibitions & views from 92m. The Atomium in Brussels was originally constructed for Expo 58, the 1958 Brussels World’s Fair. Designed by the engineer André Waterkeyn and architects André and Jean Polak, it stands 102 m (335 ft) tall. Its nine 18 m (59 ft) diameter stainless steel clad spheres are connected so that the whole forms the shape of a unit cell of an iron crystal magnified 165 billion times. The name is a combination of atom and aluminium.

The Atomium – Giant stainless steel atom, particles connected by escalators, with exhibitions & views from 92m. The Atomium in Brussels was originally constructed for Expo 58, the 1958 Brussels World’s Fair. Designed by the engineer André Waterkeyn and architects André and Jean Polak, it stands 102 m (335 ft) tall. Its nine 18 m (59 ft) diameter stainless steel clad spheres are connected so that the whole forms the shape of a unit cell of an iron crystal magnified 165 billion times. The name is a combination of atom and aluminium.

National Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Koekelberg. Basilique Nationale du Sacré-Cœur à Koekelberg. Bruxelles, Belgium. Europe.

Children playing at the Charles Buls Fountain. Charles Buls or Karel Buls (13 October 1837 – 13 July 1914) was a Belgian politician and mayor of the City of Brussels. Bruxelles, Belgium, Europe.

La Maturite. Bruxelles Belgium.

Royal Square. Place Royale. Former site of Brussels’ main market & original royal palace, built to a design by Barnabe Guimard. Bruxelles, Belgium.

St Michael and St Gudula Cathedral, Brussels, Place Sainte-Gudule, Brussels, Belgium.

St Michael and St Gudula Cathedral, Brussels, Place Sainte-Gudule, Brussels, Belgium.

People laze on the grass in front of St Michael and St Gudula Cathedral, Brussels, Place Sainte-Gudule, Brussels, Belgium.

Two girls shopping at the Godiva Belgian chocolate store at Koninklijke Sint-Hubertusgalerijen. The Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert (French) or Koninklijke Sint-Hubertusgalerijen (Dutch) is a glazed shopping arcade in Brussels that preceded other famous 19th-century shopping arcades such as the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan and The Passage in St Petersburg. Like them it has twin regular façades with distant origins in Vasari’s long narrow street-like courtyard of the Uffizi, Florence, with glazed arcaded shopfronts separated by pilasters and two upper floors, all in an Italianate Cinquecento style, under an arched glass-paned roof with a delicate cast-iron framework.

Window shopping at Koninklijke Sint-Hubertusgalerijen. The Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert (French) or Koninklijke Sint-Hubertusgalerijen (Dutch) is a glazed shopping arcade in Brussels that preceded other famous 19th-century shopping arcades such as the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan and The Passage in St Petersburg. Like them it has twin regular façades with distant origins in Vasari’s long narrow street-like courtyard of the Uffizi, Florence, with glazed arcaded shopfronts separated by pilasters and two upper floors, all in an Italianate Cinquecento style, under an arched glass-paned roof with a delicate cast-iron framework.

Famous pissing boy at Godiva Belgian chocolate store at Koninklijke Sint-Hubertusgalerijen. Manneken Pis (little pee man in Flemish) is a Belgian icon created by Jerome Duquesnoy. The Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert (French) or Koninklijke Sint-Hubertusgalerijen (Dutch) is a glazed shopping arcade in Brussels that preceded other famous 19th-century shopping arcades such as the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan and The Passage in St Petersburg. Like them it has twin regular façades with distant origins in Vasari’s long narrow street-like courtyard of the Uffizi, Florence, with glazed arcaded shopfronts separated by pilasters and two upper floors, all in an Italianate Cinquecento style, under an arched glass-paned roof with a delicate cast-iron framework.

Guildhalls on the Grand Place, Brussels City Museum, Brussels, Belgium. De Gulden Boot – Grote Markt. Huge city square completely encircled by elegant historic buildings dating back to the 14th century.

Evening view at Grand Place, Bruxelles, Belgium. Huge city square completely encircled by elegant historic buildings dating back to the 14th century.

Panoramic evening view at Grand Place, Bruxelles, Belgium. Huge city square completely encircled by elegant historic buildings dating back to the 14th century.

Panoramic evening view at Grand Place, Bruxelles, Belgium. Huge city square completely encircled by elegant historic buildings dating back to the 14th century.

 

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