Monday, 22 July 2013

Giants in the City Hall of Brussels

The City Hall of Brussels with its 96m high Belfry is dominating the view of the Main Square. Its facade is a collection of sculptures which is typical for this Gothic architecture. UNESCO has added this building from the mid 15th century on the World Heritage List.

Entering the inner square, we saw a few fake giants and a dragon. No, I am not referring to Kristel who is posing with the giants but to the animal on the next picture. Kristel was wearing a nice dress for our lunch appointment in a restaurant close by. Looking closer to the City Hall sculptures, we also discovered several other dragons. These mythical creators seemed to be very popular in Europe.

Het stadhuis met zijn 96 meter hoge Belfort domineert het zicht van de Grote Markt. De façade is een verzameling van beeldhouwwerken wat typisch is voor deze Gotische stijl. UNESCO heeft dit gebouw uit het midden van de 15de eeuw opgenomen op de Werelderfgoed lijst. 

Op het binnenplein zagen we enkele reuzen en een draak. Nee, ik verwijs hier niet naar Kristel die poseert tussen de reuzen, maar naar het beest op de volgende foto. Kristel droeg een elegante jurk voor onze lunch afspraak in een restaurant dichtbij. Als je de beeldhouwwerken van dichterbij bekijkt vind je regelmatig draken terug. Deze mythische dieren waren wel heel populair in Europa.. 
 
City Hall Brussels

City Hall Brussels

City Hall Brussels

City Hall Brussels

City Hall Brussels

City Hall Brussels

City Hall Brussels

City Hall Brussels

City Hall Brussels

City Hall Brussels

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15 comments:

  1. ♥ Łucja-Maria ♥22 July 2013 at 20:29

    I think the market in Brussels is one of the most beautiful.
    Great pictures.
    Greetings.

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  2. Jeanne22 July 2013 at 20:40

    How lovely this looks, and Kristel does look pretty tiny compared to those giants!

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  3. Rosemary22 July 2013 at 22:40

    Wonderful Gothic architecture no wonder it is on the World Heritage list - Kristel looks very elegant for your lunchtime appointment.

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  4. Anonymous22 July 2013 at 23:02

    Een heel indrukwekkend stadhuis, en fraai in beeld gebracht.
    Groeten, Edward.

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  5. Ginny Hartzler23 July 2013 at 00:33

    Your first picture reminds me of one of the royal palaces in England. So much intricate work here!!

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  6. TexWisGirl23 July 2013 at 01:30

    just love the buildings and statues!

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  7. Adam23 July 2013 at 03:06

    cool dragon

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  8. Karen @ Pieces of Contentment23 July 2013 at 05:10

    The statures are beautifully ornate and the gardens well kept.

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  9. willy23 July 2013 at 09:00

    heel bekend terrein voor mij...

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  10. diane b23 July 2013 at 10:18

    It sure is a very ornate building. I hear they have a new king in Belgium. Hope your dining experience was a good one.

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  11. Kovács Miklós23 July 2013 at 15:31

    Ohh, I remember when I saw this square first time. Around the buildings with "golden" roofs are so beautiful. Thanks why you have refreshed my memory :)
    Groetjes

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  12. Margaret D23 July 2013 at 15:47

    Beautiful city hall. Statues are different for me to see. Kristel is looking lovely as she always does.

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  13. gootchai23 July 2013 at 15:50

    De très belles photos de l'hotel de ville!!!! Merci du partage Kristel est très belle avec cette robe!!! bisoussss

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  14. This is Belgium24 July 2013 at 15:47

    Brussel boven alles :)

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  15. Dietmut12 August 2013 at 20:11

    geweldig gebouw het stadhuis. Groetjes Dietmut

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