European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - November 29, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse Prison and was protected by Moats. There is a restaurant on the first floor. To see More of the old town walk through the Small arched Gateway in front of the City Hall to Blinde Eze Straat. A diver River Cross the canal at the end of Blinde Eze Straat and turn right at the River to catch a boat tour. The half hour trips through Bruges historic Section leave. From and diver docks. A or Outhuse Palace museum Down from the docks is the Palace of the or Outhuse lords. It is one of the Sta Eliest Homes in town with intricately carved Oak ceilings stained Glass windows and chiselled Stone fireplaces in huge rooms. The family motto Quot you can do better Quot plus est in Vou appears Over the Kitchen fireplace. Social climbing was apparently As important then As today. The museum has a Guillotine from the 1700s As Well As Fine Ceramic and lace collections. A Church of our lady notre Dame next to the Palace is an 800-year-old Church with a Michelangelo sculpture of Mary and Christ. _ in the crypt Are the tombs of Charles the bold the last Duke of Burgundy and one of the richest Dukes of his time and his Only child Mary. They Are 400-year-old Black Stone coffins decorated with Coats of arms and family Trees. Brass figures recline on the lids. Mary two dogs lying at her feet folds her hands under her cloak. She wears a Crown. Charles is guarded by a lion. Both met untimely deaths. Charles wanted to be King and died fighting to establish his monarchy. The Swiss army and the Duke of Lorraine Defeated him at Nancy France where wolves gnawed his remains. Mary died at age 25 while on a Hunting trip with her husband Maximilian a hapsburg Archduke. According to Art historian Stangel Mary was an exception for her time she married for love instead of Money. She fell from her horse As she and Maximilian galloped away from their escorts to be alone together. She died soon after from internal injuries. A begin Nonhof Begu Inage and Mirin water continue walking South along the River to find one of the most peaceful and Beautiful Corners of Bruges. A White Stone Bridge and Gate Lead to the 13th Century begin Nonhof a Retreat for women whose husbands had died or were fighting in the crusades. It was founded by a flemish countess. The Benedictine nuns there today Wear replicas of the original habit. Nearby Minn water also called love Lake makes a Good modern Day Retreat. It is a Mirror whose reflections of the surrounding Park Bridge and Church Tower Are broken Only by the swans gliding across its surface. Andrew Stangel gives an annual Art history tour of Bruges for eur Tours. The three Day trip also includes Antwerp and Brussels Belgium and Aachen Germany. The Price in october 1990 was $298. Book Early Stangel s entertaining Tours Are popular and have started to draw Art lovers from the United states. A be prepared for Long historical discussions on Stangel s Tours. Before he could answer a question on the 400-year hapsburg Empire during a recent trip for instance Stangel s wife suggested that she and the person asking the question Exchange hotel rooms for the night. Where to stay if you travel to Bruges independently consider booking a room in Advance. Hotels Are expensive and the City is often crowded with tourists. A Good hotel in the Middle of the downtown shopping area is the grand hotel Dusablon Noordman Straat 21. The sky lighted lobby has antique furniture and brass and Crystal chandeliers. The rooms Are simple but comfortable and quiet. A double room with a Bath or Shower costs 2,275 francs about $76. If it is full ask about other possibilities it is part of a 14-hotel Chain. The Telephone number for the Central booking office is 050-340666. The prefix for Belgium from Germany is 0032. If you prefer to sleep in a historic setting travel writer Nina Nelson suggests the Holiday inn built on the site of an old Convent. Located near the train station and the town Center it has 131 air conditioned rooms and an indoor Pool and Sauna. Some of the old building and Convent furniture have been used. The newer parts match the old style. According to Nelson it has disappointed just one visitor. An elderly nun returning to her former Convent for a peek at her old room became angry when she saw that it had been turned into the hotel bar. Top love Lake at the end of one of the main canals. Far left a statue by Michelangelo inside the Church of our lady. Above handmade lace is a belgian specially. Left pommes writes Are served with As Many As 18 toppings. November 29, 1990 stripes Magazine 7
