The stately buildings seen across the street in this photo were once the homes of wealthy burghers, but now lend their medieval flavor to hotels, restaurants, and sidewalk cafes.

• 在中世纪时，布鲁日是北欧最富有的港口，从那时起这座历史悠久的城市就几乎没再改变。照片中，街道对面的那些堂皇庄重的楼房曾是富裕居民的住宅，但如今其中世纪风情已为旅馆，饭店和露天咖啡吧所分享。