29/29.- Flanders: Pajottenland

Towards the west of Brussels, the fertile Pajottenland region has for centuries provided Brussels not only with meat and vegetables but also with workers and merchants. Today the area is popular with wealthy Flemish people, but has been able to maintain some of its rural charm. The countryside is reminiscent of the scenes in many Flemish paintings, from Brueghel to the more modern School of Lathem.

This is only the temporary end of our visit to Flanders. In due course, we shall be visiting many other towns and sites, but even though Belgium is a small country, it takes time and travel to visit and photograph all the interesting sights. So please be patient: the virtual visit will be completed within a year or so. Friends in Belgium are welcome to send suggestions, amendments and corrections.

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