Canal Houses, Bruges

Canal houses with stepped-gable roofs line the River Reie in Bruges, Belgium, reflecting the city's historic trading port past.
Canal houses with stepped-gable roofs line the River Reie in Bruges, Belgium, reflecting the city's historic trading port past.

Canal-side houses along the River Reie in Bruges, Belgium, include stepped-gable and narrow brick facades typical of the city’s historic core. The buildings line the water’s edge across from a stone embankment, with a mix of older masonry houses and later infill structures.

Photo taken in September 2017.

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