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Belgium: Bruges and Brussels

Season 3 Episode 307 | 26m 03s

Belgium is a land of contrasts. From the powerhouse headquarters of the European Union and Europe's grandest square in big-city Brussels, we go quaint with delicate lace and back lane bike rides in small-town Bruges. We check into a medieval hospital, savor the exquisite art of Memling, and climb a bell tower to get up close and fortissimo at a carillon concert.

Aired: 09/03/04
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
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