In the 15th century, Philip the Good, duke of Burgundy, set up court in Bruges attracting a number of artists, bankers, and other prominent personalities from all over Europe. The weavers and spinners of Bruges were thought to be the best in the world, and the population of Bruges grew to 200,000 inhabitants at this time. Starting around 1500, the Zwin channel, which had given the city its prosperity, also started silting. The city soon fell behind Antwerp as the economic flagship of the Low Countries. During the 17th century, the lace industry took off, and various efforts to bring back the glorious past were made. During the 1650s, the city was the base for Charles II of England and his court in exile. The maritime infrastructure was modernized, and new connections with the sea were built, but without much success. Bruges became impoverished and gradually disappeared from the picture, with its population dwindling from 200,000 to 50,000 by the end of the 1800s.
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dkshots 22 months ago | reply
nice reflection!
Sappho et amicae 22 months ago | reply
Vaš rad je nagrađen u grupi "Dizajnersi"
Your work is awarded in the group "Dizajnersi"
xavi_NowINikon 21 months ago | reply
Great reflections and the serie of tips "against" the sky...
R-Joy's Photos 21 months ago | reply
Beautiful capture of Bruges!
Guillermo Puglia 20 months ago | reply
great reflection!
aeverett55 20 months ago | reply
The reflections are beautiful, and I really like that little bridge. Great shot!
zeze57 20 months ago | reply
befaamd shot, altijd leuk ...
Gezien in De Doka
holland fotograaf [on/off] 20 months ago | reply
Gezien in De Doka
fraaie foto, ik ken het inmiddels erg goed daar
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AmpamukA 20 months ago | reply
Awesome capture !!
andzwe 20 months ago | reply
Fraaie impressie / reflectie, maakt nieuwsgierig naar deze historische plaats.
Gezien in De Doka
Jenny's site 19 months ago | reply
MY VOTE
The World Through My Eyes
redailia1 19 months ago | reply
Great reflection! Nice perspective, beautiful colors!
redailia1 19 months ago | reply
The World Through My Eyes
Micky** 19 months ago | reply
Thanks for entering this fabulous photo in the weekly photo contest!
The World Through My Eyes
Charlottine'sPics 17 months ago | reply
An other excellent shot !
Enoch Joseph Wetsy 16 months ago | reply
Well composed shot with amazing details and depth
Jennifer Diggs 12 months ago | reply
Thank you for show us a beautiful view of Europe.
Tus fotografías me han permitido viajar y sentir que atravieso las imágenes volando más allá de mi mente.
Gracias por compartir tan bellas fotografías.
Jennifer Diggs
Ronie Peterson 12 months ago | reply
Lovely shot!!!
_Zinni_ 11 months ago | reply
Great buildings and a wonderful shot!
Lyutik966 5 months ago | reply
Wow! fabulous architecture! wonderful colors and reflection! superb work!