Diamondmuseum Brugge, Bruges

Brugge is not the most well known town in Belgium, but it is the most beautfiful. I spent a week in this small European country visiting Brussels as well as Antwerp - both beautiful in their own right. Belgium is a land of art, architecture, history, cobblestone, waffles, chocolate, lace and of course they make several hundred types of domestic beer as well. A week was not nearly enough time to explore and see all there was to offer even just in one of the cities, but I gave it a good shot. Brugge itself is smaller than a major city, but it quaint in every way, streets of cobblestone, and houses 100's and 100's years old made from stone and rock. Tiny waterways course through Brugge and are travelled upon by tiny boats, the water leading directly up to the doorsteps of the houses. Stone bridges and pathways crossing back and forth over them at various points, sweeping willows and vines and moss abound. It is a prime example of old Europe at its finest, and I would recommend Belgium to any and all who appreciate anitquity, history, beauty and the finests of art and culture.