Bruges Windmill
by Joan Carroll
Title
Bruges Windmill
Artist
Joan Carroll
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photograph
Description
If I'd taken the time to think about it, it might not have been so surprising to see a windmill in Belgium! We all associate windmills and the Netherlands of course, but maybe not Belgium. A short walk east from the historic center of Bruges brings you to the historic city moat and three remaining windmills. This one is the Bonne-Chieremolen windmill. Medieval Bruges was heavily fortified, encircled by a city wall which was itself protected by a moat. Where the windmills sit today was the site of part of the old city wall. The Bonne-Chieremolen windmill was brought to Bruges from Flanders in 1911. Another windmill along this green stretch can be visited to see the inner workings. Today it is a lovely place for a stroll and a picnic! It is surprisingly peaceful and seems far removed from the historic center where most tourists stay.
FEATURED PHOTO, 1000 Views on 1 Image Group, 12/24/18
FEATURED PHOTO, Belgium group, 5/18/15
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March 11th, 2014
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Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups nominated images by your fellow artist in the Special Features #10 promotion discussion. Please visit and pass on the love to another artist.
Maria Hunt
My last FAA act will be to nominate this beautiful work for a Special Feature in 1000 Views and to wish you a Joyful New Year.. Thanks for all your support of this group and so many artists!!! Happy New Year, Joan. f/l
Christopher James
Congratulation.....your wonderful work has been featured in the 1000 Views on 1 Image Group l/f/p
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