Thursday, April 30, 2009
Leuven University Library
Posted by juka14 | Thursday, April 30, 2009 | Category:
Belgium - Leuven
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The University Library in Leuven was designed by the American architect Whitney Warren in Flemish neo-renaissance style. It was built from 1921 to 1928 after the library that stood here was destroyed in the First World War. In 1940 when the city was occupied once more the library was destroyed again. After the war is was restored and the interior modified. It now houses more than a million books. You can find the library on the Mgr. Ladeuze Square.The sculpture you see on the first photo in front of the library is made by Jan Fabre. It is called the "Totem". It consists of huge bug stuck on a 23 m high steel needle.
The statue on the last photo is called "Ode to Friendship", it is a hot air balloon rising up into the sky bearing three men and a dog. It is made by Danny Tulkens and stands next to the library
View location in Leuven, Belgium
View location in Leuven, Belgium
The St. Peter's Church in Leuven is situated on the main market square opposite the Town Hall. The construction of the church started in 1425 and was end in 1497, except for three towers. Construction of the towers was stopped in 1541 because the foundations were considered too weak to support any taller structures. Inside the church is the treasury of St. Peter with two masterpieces of the Flemish painter Dirk Bouts on display.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Antwerp is located in the Flemish region of Belgium, on the right bank of the river Scheldt. It is the capital of the province of Antwerp and is best known for its port.
The Bourla Theatre.
The City Library on the Hendrik Conscience Square, opposite the Carolus Borromeus Church.
The quays along the Scheldt river in the old port.
Sunday, April 26, 2009
The Groenplaats
Posted by juka14 | Sunday, April 26, 2009 | Category:
Belgium - Antwerp
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The Groenplaats(Green Place) is one of the most popular squares in Antwerp. It is situated next to the Cathedral of Our Lady and close to Main Market Square. From the 13th to the 18th century this place was used as the central cemetery. These days the Groenplaats is a place where people come to have a drink on warm days on one of the terraces.The most beautiful building on the square is the Hilton Hotel. This was the Grand Bazar department store in the 19 century.
The statue on the last photo is of Peter Paul Rubens, a famous Flemisch painter that lived in Antwerp.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
The Scheldt River
Posted by juka14 | Sunday, April 19, 2009 | Category:
Belgium - Antwerp
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Tuesday, April 14, 2009
St. Carolus Borromeus Church
Posted by juka14 | Tuesday, April 14, 2009 | Category:
Belgium - Antwerp
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The St. Carolus Borromeus Church in Antwerp was built by the Jesuits between 1615 and 1621 in Baroque style. Peter Paul Rubens produced some paintings for the church and also contributed to the façade, the tower, and much of the interior. The painting above the altar that you see on the last photo has an mechanism which makes it possible to change the painting. Depending on the period the most appropriate of the 4 altar paintings is on display. The St. Carolus Borromeus Church is located in the Hendrik Conscienceplein 6, about 5 minutes walking from the Main Market Square.
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Amsterdam
Posted by juka14 | Wednesday, April 08, 2009 | Category:
The Netherlands - Amsterdam
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Amsterdam is the capital and largest city of the Netherlands. It is located in the province of North Holland in the west of the country.
I Amsterdam, behind the Rijksmuseum
St. Nicholas Church
The five dancing houses
The Central station
Concert hall
Bredero statue, made by Piet Esser
Sluiswacht, a house from 1695 which now houses a bar.
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Sunday, April 05, 2009
The Chinese Buddhist Temple
Posted by juka14 | Sunday, April 05, 2009 | Category:
The Netherlands - Amsterdam
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The Buddhist temple Fo Guang Shan He Hua is located in Amsterdam's Chinatown. It is the largest temple in Europe that has been built in traditional Chinese palace-style. The temple was completed in 2000 and dedicated by Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands.
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Friday, April 03, 2009
Amsterdam's Canals
Posted by juka14 | Friday, April 03, 2009 | Category:
The Netherlands - Amsterdam
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With more than 100 km of canals, Amsterdam is called the "Venice of the North". The canals divide the city into 90 islands that are linked by more than 1300 bridges. The city has three main canals: Herengracht, Prinsengracht, and Keizersgracht. They were dug in the 17th century and form a semi-circular belt around the city center. Alongside the canals are more than 1500 historic listed buildings.
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