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The cobblestone streets of Brussels hold the quiet charm of a city that breathes history. Every corner reveals a piece of the past, with buildings that have witnessed centuries of change but remain as pillars of tradition and culture. Walking through these streets is like stepping into a time where architecture speaks, and the ground tells stories of old markets, artists, and gatherings that shaped Belgian identity.

 

Brussels, known for its blend of French and Flemish influences, preserves this essence in its alleys and hidden squares. The glow of cobblestones after a rainy night or the soft sound of footsteps echoing at dusk creates a unique atmosphere – melancholic yet warm.

 

These streets are not just pathways; they are living memories intertwined with the present. In Brussels, even the smallest alleyway seems to whisper that the past is never as far away as it seems.

 

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Layers of life hang between narrow walls, offering a glimpse into the everyday rhythm of old Shanghai, China.

© Gianni Paolo Ziliani iPhone Photography™

© Gianni Paolo Ziliani Streetphotography™.

© Gianni Paolo Ziliani Streetphotography™.

(HDR).

© Gianni Paolo Ziliani Blackstreet Photography.

A quiet cobblestone alley in the heart of Trondheim, framed by the contrast of green wooden facades and red brick walls. Once bustling with trade and local life, these narrow backstreets now offer a glimpse into the city’s layered history and architectural heritage.

 

Fun fact:

Many of Trondheim’s old alleys, known locally as smug, were originally built for easy access between the busy waterfront and merchant houses. Some of them still follow the same paths laid out in the Middle Ages.

street under:

Ausbetonieren der Röhre: Schalwagen

Many of Trondheim’s old alleys, known locally as smug, were originally built for easy access between the busy waterfront and merchant houses. Some of them still follow the same paths laid out in the Middle Ages.

Another Origami Riot. Have you found it yet?

A collaboration between me and Irony at Torbay Street at Camden Town. As organised by The Real Art of Street Art/

© Gianni Paolo Ziliani Photography™

Venice. Step within and lost yourself in beautiful alleyways leading to unique hidden houses.

© Gianni Paolo Ziliani Photography.

A collaboration between me and Irony at Torbay Street at Camden Town. As organised by The Real Art of Street Art/

Off of Rivington Street, near The Bowery.

 

Another Origami Riot. Have you found it yet?

Another Origami Riot. Have you found it yet?

end of the alley comes to a bricked up tunnel.

market street, philadelphia, pa

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