PaulOfHorsham's photos with the keyword: Belgium

Leuven University Library staircase

Leuven University Library staircase

PaulOfHorsham
09 Dec 2022 13 9 140
One from the back catalogue for Happy Fence Friday. Visitors can buy a ticket to climb the tower of the University Library. A great view of the town from the top, while the route takes in this exquisite staircase.
On Stilts

On Stilts

PaulOfHorsham
12 Nov 2019 2 82
The "Combat de l'échasse d'Or" is a fight on stilts - the 2 teams line up against each other and are supposed to resemble giants. It would appear that training starts early in life.
Combattante de l'échasse d'Or

Combattante de l'échasse d'Or

PaulOfHorsham
12 Nov 2019 1 95
A day-trip to Namur and I stumbled across the "Fete de Wallonie", celebrating Belgian independence and Walloon identity.
The Meuse

The Meuse

PaulOfHorsham
04 Nov 2019 1 1 116
The walk up from town to the citadel opens up constant views of the Meuse stretching away into the hills to the south.
Flag of Mechelen

Flag of Mechelen

PaulOfHorsham
04 Nov 2019 1 108
I climbed the 97-metre tower of St. Rumbold's Cathedral to get a great view of the city and surrounding area. The city flag was flapping in the breeze. It features the lion of Flanders on red and yellow stripes.
The Lion on the Stairs

The Lion on the Stairs

PaulOfHorsham
06 Oct 2019 3 4 128
On the staircase at Leuven University Library Tower.
Leuven Groot Begijnhof

Leuven Groot Begijnhof

PaulOfHorsham
13 Oct 2019 2 2 114
Wandered through the quiet cobbled old streets of the old Beguinage in Leuven during my recent visit. Quiet because University term was just about to start - these old cottages are now home to students from the University, so quite possibly things are a little different during term time. Beguines were (mostly) unmarried women who lived a spiritual life in this closed community. Unlike nuns, they were free to marry if they chose.