The Market Square in Kerkrade during the blue hour. Some cafés and restaurants make for the great atmosphere.
Kerkrade Markt at Night
Tag: Night
At the Burg Rode in Herzogenrath
This picture of the Burg Rode in Herzogenrath was taken during the blue hour. The Terrace, the blue air and the beautiful illumination give this picture of the medieval castle of Herzogenrath a special mood.
Main Guard of Maastricht
The Main Guard of Maastricht (Hoofdwacht) has been used military until 2006. After this, the city of Maastricht has bought the building and it is now in use for expositions and as a wedding location. The Main Guard Building is situated at the Vrijthof next to the Basilica of Saint Servatius. This picture was taken during the blue hour and shows a nice illumination.
Santorini – Oia at Night
At Oia in the northern part of the Island Santorini, you can perfectly enjoy the sunset. But even after the sunset you have a splendid view on large parts of this great island of volcanic origin. In the foreground lies Oia and along the caldera many other small villages follow, all with a nice view over the Aegean Sea. The illumination, combined with the last natural light in the evening give this picture a special atmosphere.
Avignon at the River Rhone
Avignon seen from the other side of the Rhone with an overview over the old city, especially the city wall and the Papal Palace.
Rathaus (City Hall) and Dom (Cathedral) in Aachen from the Lousberg
From the Lousberg in Aachen you have a splendid view over the city. In this picture you can see the City Hall (Rathaus) and the Cathedral (Dom) of Aachen. This picture was taken in the evening during the blue hour. The Cathedral and City Hall are beautifully illuminated.
Vrijthof Maastricht
This picture is taken from the Vrijthof in Maastricht, part of the old city and is showing the Sint-Jan Church, Basilica of Saint Servatius and the main guard building (Hoofdwacht).
Avignon at Night – Panorama
This is a panorama taken in Avignon during the blue hour. Night is falling, so the lights are switched on. The bridge in front is the Bridge of Avignon (Pont d’Avignon). Behind it you can see the tracers of the traffic in front of the city wall. Within the city wall you can find the papal palace as a beautiful and interesting part of the old city.
Maastricht Town Hall
The historic town hall was built during the Dutch Golden Age, the 17th century. In 1981 a European Summit took place with Dries van Agt, Helmut Schmidt, Valéry Giscard d’Estaing and Margaret Thatcher and others.
Theatre Heerlen
The theatre of Heerlen during the blue hour. The night is falling in Heerlen, so people go out to the theatre. On this picture the theatre is beautifully illuminated and has nice light itself and the sky isn’t completely dark yet.