"Brugge" is a transliteration of the Flemish word "Brugge", which means "bridge", named after an ancient Roman bridge over the River Ley that flows through the city. In the 14th century, it was one of the largest commercial ports in Europe. In the early 20th century, the Zebra Head Canal connecting the outer port was opened to navigation, and industry and commerce developed.
Known as the "Venice of Belgium", "The Holy Land of Belgian Art" and "Pearl of Flanders", Bruges is a typical medieval city with a large number of Gothic buildings preserved. The main ancient buildings are the St. John's Hospital in the 12th century, the Notre Dame Cathedral in the 13th century, the Gothic Town Hall in the 14th century, the former site of the Royal Palace in the 15th century, the neo-Gothic postal building in 1887 and the ancient church built in the 10th century. Wait. During the 14th and 15th centuries, it was considered the cradle of Flemish art. The churches, public buildings and museums in the city now house many paintings by masters of the Bruges school such as Jan van Eyck, Hans Memling and Gerard David. Notre Dame Cathedral is the most famous historical monument in Bruges, where the 15th-century Italian-Italian Renaissance great sculptor and painter Michelangelo's "The Virgin" is preserved.
On the market hall in the city center stands a majestic clock tower with a carillon with 46 bells, the sound of which is beautiful and melodious. Half of Bruges' style lies in its narrow gravel streets and the houses built along them. Because there is no motor vehicle harassment in the faintly extending streets and alleys, people naturally become the masters and souls of the city. Walking in such a neighborhood makes people feel comfortable. The open-top carriages carrying tourists spread the laughter and laughter of the people on the comfortable streets; the rhythm of the horses' hoofs cheered the lazy walks of the walkers.
Like all Belgian cities, the windows of the houses in Bruges are floor-to-ceiling, transparent, open and easy to light. The large window sills in the house are full of creativity, and there are moving porcelains: Greek, German, Dutch, and of course our Chinese ones, which are quite cultural. Didn't sleep on the iron fence on the glass window cover, because that's not the aesthetic concept of Bruges. Aesthetics and environmental protection have long been deeply rooted in people's hearts and seem to be innate.
There are many restaurants in Bruges and the food is of good quality at reasonable prices. Dishes at various price points are available to meet the needs of different tourists. Dining in restaurants in Bruges will also become the most memorable experience for tourists. Some restaurants are specially prepared for tourists, and the service is very thoughtful, which will make the journey more convenient. De Gouden Meermin is a comprehensive restaurant loved by locals, it has a brasserie, tea house, coffee shop. The dining environment here includes both outdoor and indoor. The tableware is Flemish-style, which is very distinctive. The unique cooking techniques and friendly service make people linger and forget to return.
However, the wealthy material life did not make the citizens of Bruges give up their faith. There are many churches and religious groups, making it a famous center for the worship of the Holy Blood in Europe, and every street can tell the religious legends of Bruges. Every year from the end of April to the middle of May, it is the Ascension Day. Religious people from all walks of life in Europe gather in Bruges to worship the Holy Blood of the Savior. According to historical records, during the Crusades, the Belgian Flemish nobles brought back the blood of Jesus' crucifixion from Jerusalem, which was later enshrined in the "Holy Blood" Cathedral in Bruges.
Every year on the Ascension Festival, the holy blood is taken out from the shrine and placed on the ornate holy blood rack, carried by the priest, and slowly passed through the streets and alleys of Bruges for the believers to kiss and worship. The people wore ancient Jerusalem costumes and performed the whole process of Jesus' crucifixion and crucifixion, making people not forget the great work of the Savior to atone for the sins of mankind. The "actor" bears a huge wooden cross, conveying the believers' spiritual sustenance and sacred grief in a touching way. The pilgrimage of the Holy Blood is a major religious event in Belgium. All European Catholic countries join it through live broadcast. The scene is similar to the World Cup. It is a burning moment in Europe.
There are many old shops "ambushed" in the narrow alleys of Bruges. The lace handicrafts displayed in the shops have become the most unique and charming witness of Bridge City. Lace is luxurious, but elegant yet noble. To this day, there is still an old woman on a street corner in Bruges, wearing reading glasses, weaving all kinds of linen lace, tablecloths, coasters, etc., and diligently continuing this ancient craft, which is a local kind of Unique custom. In addition to local museums that trace the history and development of traditional craftsmanship, there is also the famous "Love Lake" that chronicles the origin of lace. In the Middle Ages, a religious group called "Bei Songhui" gathered a group of widows, their husbands joined the army, and the women prayed all year round for their husbands to return from the battlefield, hence the name of the lake. When the sky is clear, women weave lace on the shore of the lake, first to make a living, and second to pass the lonely time. Gradually, this landscape was upgraded to an ecological art, and the weaving technique became popular. The lace craftsmanship of various local daughters-in-law has evolved into a work of art in the Flemish region. The famous lake, the white swans in the water and the steeple church on the shore are all woven into these lace works and become the most famous scenery in Belgium.
Bruges is a "bridge city" to be precise, and one of its bridges is a painting. The bridge by the water is always crowded with tourists who use the lens to capture the scenery. People and scenery are transformed into perfect pictures by modern digital technology in the blink of an eye. Leave the hustle and bustle, sit down in a bar, smell the aroma of beer in the air, listen to the bells of the church in the distance, watch the river slowly pass through the old streets and alleys, and Bruges is illuminated by the sun. A bit charming and blurry. The second-hand market is in Sheng, and the river bank by the Pomuse Bridge is set up. Ancient porcelain plates, pictures and religious relics decorate the market; The thousand-year-old river bank suddenly became angry.
Bruges is not only an ancient city, it is also a kind of style: it connects the Dutch-Belgian culture and the rural ecology so naturally. The wind mill of ancient wisdom, the rotating cross-shaped wind wings, exudes the original taste of Bruges history in the wind.
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