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Antwerpen Flickrt 2007-11-20 13:04:03 If you can’t get enough and feel you need a higher dose of Antwerp-related-pictures, then visit the exquisite collection photographs in this flickr.com group:
Bourla 2007-11-19 05:40:24
The Bourla is a neo-classicist theater-building designed by Pierre Bourla and was build in 1828.
To experience the atmosphere one can have a drink in “De Foyer”, a bar and restaurant on the first floor.
Catherdral by night 2007-11-18 05:40:22
Big spots give the Cathedral her lovely appearance at night.
Cathedral 2007-11-17 04:55:19
The cathedral in Antwerp is the largest Gothic church in the Low Countries. Mary is the patroness of this Cathedral
(hence the name Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekathedraal, or the Cathedral of Our Lady) Each year thousands of people come and express their love and sorrow to Mary.
Construction started in 1351 and was ended (but never been completed) in 1521. Its architects were Jan and Pieter Appelmans.
Oudaan 2007-11-16 04:31:47 Encouraged by the late mayor Lode Craeybeckx the building of an administration center was scheduled. The construction started in 1958 and was finished in 1967. The completed tower was 70 meter high. The architect is Renaat Braem. At present, the building serves as administrative center for the police, in short, the “policetower”.
(dutch language:)Onder impuls van wijlen burgemeester Lode Craeybeckx werd een gebouw ingepland om de stadsdiensten in onder te brengen. In 1958 werd gestart met de bouw. In 1967 waren de werken voltooid en was de 70 meter hoge toren een feit. De architect is Renaat Braem. Op dit moment doet het gebouw dienst als administratief centrum voor de politiediensten, kortweg de “politietoren”.
Modernisation 2007-11-14 19:31:09
To have a beautiful city is one, to keep it that way something else. During the last few years the government made a lot of investments. Sometimes that just makes a terrible mess. Keep coming back to see how it is finished.
The new court of justice 2007-11-14 13:25:44
Antwerpen’s new Court building on the Bolivarplaats in the south of the city. This building has a very contemporary architecture and stands symbol for a transparent justice. For the design T.V. Richard Rogers Partnership ,VK Studio and Arup worked together.
De Meir 2007-11-12 22:14:38
“De Meir” is Antwerps biggest outdoor shopping center. It’s many fashion shops that are stylish (and exclusive) attract many visitors. Many street artists find themselves doing business. Ahh, there is another happy customer. “Thank you!”
Antwerp, people city 2007-11-30 17:01:26 Antwerp, the city that invented beauty, building and delicious foods also has actual people
living in it. Let’s give them a stage for a while.
Bouckenborgh 2007-11-30 10:50:18
This is the lane that leads up to the castle Bouckenborgh, which is the cultural center of Merksem. The park surrounding it measures 18 ha and is mentioned in history as far as 1532. The castle was build in 1810.
De Meir 2007-11-29 07:03:42
The Meir is the most famous shopping street of Antwerp in a beautiful historic surrounding. The pictures show parts of the beautiful historic buildings built in the 18th & 19th century in Rococo-style.
Fireworks 2007 2007-11-28 05:07:33 The bad weather prosponed the fireworks that was planned in the night of 2006 into 2007. Instead the Antwerp fireworks were held the 30th of june. Here are some pictures of that fireworks.
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View from “eilandje” 2007-11-26 17:12:00 &ldquo
;Het Eilandje&rdquo
; is an old port area with many docks, situated between the historic city of Antwerp and the actual port. The Masterplan Eilandje 2002 is a strategic plan to turn this former port area to a neighborhood with a mix of housing, work, cultural and commercial facilities.
Berchem Station 2007-11-26 03:20:25 Berchem Station
is a train station in the Antwerp district Berchem. From here trains leave both local and international trains to Amsterdam via Brussels to Paris to Lille and Ghent. The station is near the trendy neighborhood Zurenborg.
Fair 2007-11-25 02:15:24 The filled-up southern docks serve as a giant parking lot where fairs, circuses and other major events are held. Among other things, the Sinksenfoor (major fun fair) is held there annually.
Antwerp beer 2007-11-24 03:12:59 Antwerp and a Bolleke of De Koninck are one. It’s the famous beer from Antwerp made by Brouwerij De Koninck. They began in 1833.
The popular beer “a Bolleke” has an amber color, high fermentation and a spicy taste. The aroma is silky but has a full body. It’s mad without the addition of corn or other brown sugars.
visit the company at www.dekoninck.be
In the park 2007-11-23 02:44:01 A small journey back in time: “this summer”. A day in the King Albert park (Koning Albert park).
Public transportation 2007-12-03 06:48:23 In Antwerpen ( and in any other Flemish city ), De Lijn is the public transporter. Public
transportation in Antwerp is complex but intensive. Ticket (called BILJET) price is 1,5 EUR. If you visit Antwerp, buy a cheaper day-ticket (called DAGPAS) for 1 to 5 days. A map of the services can be found here and here. (more maps of every major city are found here)
This sunday: www.trabel.com 2007-12-02 06:24:31 Every sunday we’ll feature a site that covers Antwerp in any way. This week we’ll point to www.trabel.com. One finds all kinds of information about Belgium and Antwerp at www.trabel.com.
Tweeduizend.be 2007-12-17 10:43:27 Pieter Baert and Jeroen De Cock run www.tweeduizend.be, a collection of selected pictures showing Antwerp. Everyone can join the group and submit photographs, but only the strongest get published. If you are into photography and love Antwerp, this is a site to remember.
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