35MM, ALMSHOUSES OF BELGIUM
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Almshouses, (Godshuizen in Dutch), are many small, whitewashed houses that can be seen in Bruges, mostly clustered around a cosy courtyard. These precursors of public housing were established in the 14th century by wealthy townspeople or guilds. They housed poor elderly people or widows. More than 46 blocks of almshouses have been preserved, scattered over the city, 43 of which are still occupied by elderly people.
Referred to as The Venice of the north its famed canals have existed from before the year 1050. In the fifteenth century the Flemish Primitives triggered an artistic revolution in Central Europe. Every five years the city presents a grand 4 month long citywide festival to show off its culture; Expos such as Van Eyck to Dürer presented homage to artists Jan Van Eyck and Albrecht Dürer, two great masters from the period 1420-1530. In Bruges, a 2008 film starring Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson is set almost entirely in Bruges. The citys major landmarks and history are mentioned repeatedly throughout the film, as are the contrasted viewpoints of the two lead characters of the story.
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35MM, ALMSHOUSES OF BELGIUM
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