Euro Banknotes: ages and styles of European Architecture

While Canadian banknotes feature, amongst other things, children playing hockey and the art of Bill Reid, I have just come to realize that European banknotes all feature architectural details...
windows and gateways; and according to my Michelin Guide, 'bridges symbolizing European openness and cooperation'.

The guide goes on to note that the images are stylized representations of architecture typical of each period rather than specific structures.

I mention this since I sense that there is a much greater interest in architecture amongst the general public in Europe than in North America. Here in Belgium, there is a fascinating mix of styles and constant evidence of an interest in design...in the buildings, furniture stores and public street works. I will write more about this in future posts. In the meanwhile, take another look at the money. It doesn't last long over here!