Manarola is part of the Cinque Terre in the Italian region of Liguria. The Cinque Terre consists of five villages located on the cliffs at the Mediterranean coast. The other villages are Corniglia, Vernazza, Riomaggiore and Monterosso al Mare.
The cliffs at Etretat are part of the Alabaster coast in France. In this seaside town you can have a great view of the white cliffs and the natural archways that reach out into the sea. You can enjoy the view of the 70 m high limestone cliffs with a walk on the paths leading from the beaches.
Mont Saint-Michel is an island in the Lower Normandy region in France. The island is connected to the mainland by a causeway build in 1879. According to the legend, Archangel Saint-Michael instructed the bishop of Avranches to build a monastery at the top of the rocky island.
Monte Carlo Casino in Monaco is one of the most luxurious casinos in the world. Charles Garnier, who also designed the Paris Opera House, was hired to created this famous Belle Époque building. The construction of the casino took place between 1858-1863 and was ordered by Prince Charles III.
Beersel Castle, located in the South of Brussels, was built by Godfried van Hellebeke between 1300 and 1310. It has 3 massive watchtowers and is surrounded by a wide moat. The castle was only conquered once in its existence, by the troops of Brussels in the rebellion against Maximilian of Austria in 1489.
This is the former entrance hall to the Palace of Margaret of York. After her husband Charles the Bold died, Margaret of York made Mechelen her main residence. The palace was built in the 15th century in Brabantine Gothic style and is now the city theatre.
This 16th century building was constructed by Rombout II Keldermans as a residence for Margaret of Austria. She was the Regent of the Netherlands and lived here from 1510 until her death in 1530. At that time this building was one of the first in Renaissance style in the Low countries. The palace is now being used as the city courthous.
The Brussels gate is the only remaining part of the old medieval walls which once encircled the entire city of Mechelen. The gate dates from around 1300 and has 180 centimetres thick walls at the towers. After having many different uses, the Brussels gate is now the home of theatre society "Het Firmament".
The Mercator is a three-masted barquentine, designed by the Antarctic explorer Adrien de Gerlache. It was used as a training ship for the Belgian merchant fleet from 1932 until 1961 and made 41 voyages altogether. Since 1964 the Mercator lies at anchor at Ostend and serves as a museum.
The fine-sand beaches in Ostend with in the back the casino.
Statue of King Leopold II.
Memorial statue for those who died on the sea.
Fishing boat close to the docks open for visitors.
The pier esplanade with a view on the beach and the ships leaving Ostend.
The centre of Ostend.
This beautiful Neo-Gothic church in Ostend was built between 1899 and 1908. It was constructed on the ashes of the previous church that occupied the site and is modeled after Cologne Cathedral and Vienna's Votivkirche.
Paardenkracht(Horse Power), made by Jan Desmarets.
This house above is called 't Sweert (the sword), one of the oldest timbered houses in the Low Countries. It was built in 1462 and renovated in 1659, it now houses a pharmacy.
Statue of the Borrelmanneke, a symbol for the Genever industry in Hasselt. During the annually Geneverfeesten real Genever comes out of this fountain.
Batopillo, made by Panamerenko.
The Virga Jesse Basilica, constructed in 1727-1728.
The sacred little father, he entered the Franciscan order and practised his priestly ministry in Hasselt for 50 years. He died on January 1st 1905, his body is entombed in this building.
St.-Quentin's Cathedral. The lower part is a reminder of a Romanesque church that stood here during the 12th century. As from 1250 this church was transformed in Gothic style. The steeple of the tower dates from 1725.
The Beguinage of Hasselt.
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