Arras is an attractive town in the North of France. The town’s two great squares are stunning providing a collection of 155 unique facades of Flemish baroque architecture. In 1492 Arras had become part of the Spanish Netherlands and this explains the style of the architecture.
In Northern Europe these large town squares were originally designed to accommodate large markets which in different periods contributed largely to the prosperity of those cities.
I had been in Arras before but never for a whole day. On Sunday we walked round the town which is probably the best way to discover the cobblestoned town center and visited the museum.
What a beautiful city. I’m trying to imagine how it looked in, say, the 16th century and what was sold in the marketplace.
Textiles were woven in the region so I guess they were sold on those markets.
Lovely shots!
Most Israeli cities are best discovered by foot as well.
Thank you Mrs.S. I’ll certainly remember your advice when I visit Israel.
What lovely photos of beautiful architecture. One can imagine, centuries past, how the square was filled with market stalls.
I just love Flemish architecture.
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