The historic region of Flanders in Belgium is famous for its many medieval monuments and buildings, to which these relics date back to an era when the region was a major economic and political centre under the Counts of Flanders, hence the Castles name translates to “Castle of the Counts” in Dutch. For many years... Continue Reading →
The origins and consecration of the church on this site was in AD 942 to saint john the Baptist and interestingly you can still find some traces of the following Romanesque church which dates to around the mid 12th century, in the crypt that is wonderfully decorated with murals. Whilst we wander the beautiful cathedral... Continue Reading →
If you haven’t heard of Ghent, or put it on your must do/see map, list or in your phone then this guide will tell you ALL the reasons why it should be on the list as a place to visit. The one thing I was most shocked by was just how easily accessible Ghent is... Continue Reading →
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