Colors of My Heart

The Flower Carpet began in 1971 and this year (August 15th to August 18th, 2024) was the 23rd time. More than 500,000 flowers were laid over 1680 m2 (70m long x 24m wide) of the Grand Place in Brussels. Around 100 volunteers, all professional gardeners from the Antwerp region, created the carpet in less than 6 hours!​​​​​​ This year, the "Rhizome" was conceived by Océane Cornille as a tribute to Brussels and Art Nouveau.​​​​ Seeing 2024 as an opportunity to break tradition, the main focus was on the magnificent dahlias, instead of the begonias used in past flower carpets.​ You can admire the colorful pattern from the balcony of the City Hall, but a ticket must be purchased in advance. It's worth to see. Nikon D850 / AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED/ ​​​f5.6 / 1/8000s / ISO900 / ± 0.0 Nikon D850 / AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED / ​f5.6 / 1/6400s /​ ISO1600 / ± 0.0​ Nikon D850 / AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED / ​f13 / 1/800s /​ ISO1600 / ± 0.0​ Nikon D850 / AF-S Nikkor ...

The Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula, rising in the heart of Brussels, is a masterpiece of Brabantine Gothic architecture from the Burgundian era. Its most striking feature is the twin-towered façade, measuring 110 meters in length and soaring 64 meters high. The cathedral’s origins date back to the 9th century; it was first built as a Romanesque church in the 11th century. In 1226, Duke Henry II of Brabant initiated its transformation into the Gothic style, and the structure was completed around 1519. The interior is adorned with magnificent stained-glass windows, among which the “Last Judgment” on the west façade and the windows in the transept depicting Emperor Charles V and three scenes from the legend of the Miracle of the Blessed Sacrament are particularly renowned.  Musically, the cathedral is equally impressive, housing a monumental organ crafted by Gerhard Grenzing with over 4,300 pipes, as well as a carillon of 49 bells that fills the air with concerts every Sunday...

​St. Vitus Cathedral ​​​​​​​​​​St. Vitus Cathedral is located in the center of Prague Castle and is the most important church in the Czech Republic and a symbol of the country. St. Vitus Cathedral has a long history. In the 930s, the Romanesque St. Vitus Church was built. This church became the most famous church in Prague and became the bishop's church in 973. In 1096, a 70m long and 35ｍ wide church was built. In 1344, the Pope appointed Charles IV as Archbishop of Prague and began building a cathedral to establish the capital of the new Holy Roman Empire and the Kingdom of Bohemia.  The first architect was a French architect named Matthias of Arras. After his death, the church was continued by a German architect named Parlège Petr. About half of the current cathedral was built in the 14th century. In the 15th century, construction of the cathedral was stopped due to religious wars, but in 1770, construction resumed and a Baroque-style roof tower with a height of 100 meters was bu...

Charles Bridge​   ​Charles Bridge is one of Prague's most popular tourist spots and a World Heritage Site. It was built in 1357 by Charles IV of the Holy Roman Empire. This bridge, which spans the Moldau River, attracts tourists from all over the world every day due to its deep history and magnificent appearance.​ Charles Bridge is the oldest bridge still standing in Prague and the second oldest stone bridge in the Czech Republic. It is a beautiful bridge with graceful arches, with a total length of about 520m and a width of about 10m. Not only is the bridge itself magnificent and beautiful, but it is also a scenic spot where you can see Prague Castle beautifully. Its history dates back to the Middle Century, when the original bridge was destroyed in a great flood in 1342, so a new bridge had to be built. Construction began in 1357, but it was completed in 1402. It took about 50 long years to complete!​​​​​​ There are 30 statues of saints lined up on the railings of the bridge, whi...