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Antwerp 12
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Uploaded: 07/10/22 7:49 AM GMT
Antwerp 12
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Depicted is the Koningin Astridplein (Queen Astrid Square) situated in the center of the Belgian city of Antwerp.
When one leave one of the entrances of the Central Station (the North entrance) one will arrive at this square. Around the square one can see historic facades that are interspersed with modern versions, various catering establishments, shops and a few terraces.
This used to be a square with allure, where train passengers, visitors to the adjacent zoo and the banquet halls walked past. A French-style garden had been laid out in the middle of the square. In 1935 the original name Statieplein (Station Square) was changed to Koningin Astridplein, in honor of the recently deceased Belgian Queen Astrid.
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.casechaser
07/10/22 11:27 AM GMT
We have buildings in our downtown that were built in the era of our civil war. You have building created near the time of our country's birth. Just and amazing place you live in. So filled with history and beauty.
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- .... .- -. -.- ... / ..-. --- .-. / - .- -.- .. -. --. / .- / .-.. --- --- -.-cASechASeR.., Thanks for taking a look.
This photo shows why many European countries are on tourist's travel lists. Well-maintained buildings and streets are not littered with trash. A delight to go out and enjoy your time.
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One more spectacular scene in a beautiful country. Wonderful capture.
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I love all these beautiful town squares you bring us Mr. C. - walkers delight for architecture lovers.
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The Amen of nature is always a flower .... Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.
I love the architecture in your country, this is a perfect example of why said that. tigs=^..^=
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Nature in all her glory is my uplift on life and so is my love of photography. sandi ♪ ♫
The square in Antwerp has beautiful architecture - both old and new - something for everyone - Great Capture Cornelius!!!!!!!!
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The architecture is breathtaking, truly provides us with the unique and wonderous appreciation for the skills of the builders. Wonderful capture.
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No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.
"This used to be a square with allure"
So does that mean you feel it has lost that allure a bit because of the incursions of modern architecture, C? Having developed a strong appreciation of historic architecture myself, over the past 40 years and through my career, I can identify with that feeling, although, as someone not at all familiar with this place, I do find it quite inviting and interesting, brought on, of course, by your photographic presentation, top-drawer as always.
What I do find aesthetically offensive is the crane but, as a multi-decade photographer, I also know that visual interruptions are everywhere. Like mosquitos. Or politicians.
-nik
So does that mean you feel it has lost that allure a bit because of the incursions of modern architecture, C? Having developed a strong appreciation of historic architecture myself, over the past 40 years and through my career, I can identify with that feeling, although, as someone not at all familiar with this place, I do find it quite inviting and interesting, brought on, of course, by your photographic presentation, top-drawer as always.
What I do find aesthetically offensive is the crane but, as a multi-decade photographer, I also know that visual interruptions are everywhere. Like mosquitos. Or politicians.
-nik
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