Bruges-La-Morte: And the Death Throes of Towns

Bruges-La-Morte: And the Death Throes of Towns | Georges Rodenbach

I was enchanted by every city we visited on our cruise four (!) years ago, but Bruges was by far the most picturesque. It has a bell tower, a cathedral, a canal with swans, a palace, quaint shops and cafes…

There‘s also quirky public art, such as the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. Don‘t ask me which one this is, because I couldn‘t read the Dutch sign with tiny writing.

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BkClubCare Bruges is one of those places I really hope visit again. Have you seen the movie 🎥 “In Bruges”? 1y

Susanita @BkClubCare I understand it‘s a little weird, but I‘ve put it on my list. 1y

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Awesome!! 1y

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RaeLovesToRead I went to Bruges as a teenager (when I was probably a bit young to appreciate it), so In Bruges was even funnier to me because I was like Colin Farrell 🤣 1y

Susanita @RaeLovesToRead Now I really need to see it 😆 1y

Eggs 💞🐎🖤 1y

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Bruges-La-Morte: And the Death Throes of Towns | Georges Rodenbach

Bruges was his dead wife. And his dead wife was Bruges. The two were united in a like destiny. It was Bruges-la-Morte, the dead town entombed in its stone quais, with the arteries of its canals cold once the great pulse of the sea had ceased beating in them.

TobeyTheScavengerMonk Ever see In Bruges? I cussin‘ love that movie. 7y

Bookwomble @TobeyTheScavengerMonk Yes, it's a fantastic film. We visited Bruges a few years ago, and I'm not sure how easy it is to throw yourself from the tower in a hurry, which is probably a good thing ☺ It's a beautiful city if you ever get the chance to visit. 7y

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