Nighttime reflections line a bend of the River Reie in Bruges, Belgium, as historic brick guild houses and stepped-gable facades mirror perfectly on the still canal. Two white tour boats sit moored for the night along the quay, while a vine-draped wall and a waterside restaurant pavilion are illuminated across the water. Church spires rise in silhouette behind the row of houses, anchoring the skyline of the medieval core. Bruges’ historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is known for its preserved canals and architecture that draw heavy daytime tourism; after hours, the waterways fall quiet except for lights from hotels and eateries along the quay.
Nighttime reflections line a bend of the River Reie in Bruges, Belgium, as historic brick guild houses and stepped-gable facades mirror perfectly on the still canal. Two white tour boats sit moored for the night along the quay, while a vine-draped wall and a waterside restaurant pavilion are illuminated across the water. Church spires rise in silhouette behind the row of houses, anchoring the skyline of the medieval core. Bruges’ historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is known for its preserved canals and architecture that draw heavy daytime tourism; after hours, the waterways fall quiet except for lights from hotels and eateries along the quay.