Schipperskwartier
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the Schipperskwartier is part of Stad Antwerpen , Antwerp .
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the Schipperskwartier is part of Stad Antwerpen , Antwerp .
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St. Paul's Church
Made by rangaku1976
Saint Paul's Church is a gothic church in Antwerp. The church was built in 1571 by a Dominican order and was named after the Dominican order's patron saint, Paulus. In 1679 a fire destroyed most of the church and the tower had to be rebuilt. During the French revolution many paintings were stolen, but they were returned after the revolution in 1815. The church was damaged again during the Belgian revolution in 1830 and the last disaster was in 1968, when a fire destroyed the roof and much of the interior. Most of the interior was saved by passers-by or people living in the neighborhood. It took about 20 years to restore the roof. The church which has a baroque interior houses a large collection of 17th century paintings of Flemish masters and a large number of wooden sculptures. Several ornately decorated altars flank the main altar in front of the apse. The St. Paul's church is also home to one of the most important organs in Flanders. In a small courtyard next to the church there is a very impressive calvary, unique in the world. It consists of 63 statues depicting the last days of Christ.
Hessenhuis, Antwerpen
Made by Erf-goed.be
Het Oosterlingenhuis, het Hansahuis en het Hessenhuis waren stapelpanden die in de 16de eeuw werden opgetrokken in de zogenaamde Nieuwstad. In dit nieuwe stadsdeel ten noorden van Antwerpen bevonden zich de vlieten die dienst deden als de eerste grote dokken. De meeste van deze pakhuizen verdwenen in de loop van de 19de eeuw. Het Hessenhuis, klein bier in vergelijking met de andere pakhuizen, is de laatste getuige van deze 16de-eeuwse stapelpanden. Reeds in 1936 werd het Hessenhuis met inbegrip van grote delen van het interieur en de metalen verstevigingsconstructie uit de 19de eeuw beschermd als monument. In 2008 kreeg het Hessenhuis een nieuwe bestemming als depot van het Museum aan de Stroom. Foto: Francois Van Nerum
Kids university
Made by bhenkk
Today the University of Antwerp organised kinderuniversiteit = kids university. This means an opportunity for kids between 8 and 14 to explore sciences (from physics to languages and back). Abbie and Pippa absolutely loved it, the best part for the was the sciences show in cooperation with Technopolis, which is the Flemish science museum. We have seen a chips gun, have seen where the different colours of fire works come from and how you can create a huge amount of bubbles in a matter of seconds with the help of H2O2 and a catalyst. Spectacular indeed, we all (grown up and kids alike) loved it!
St Paul's church 1517
Made by sftrajan
Saint Paul’s Church was originally part of a vast Dominican cloister. It was consecrated in 1571 as a replacement for a previous house of worship. After the fire of 1679, a new baroque tower was built. The magnificent interior comprises more than 50 paintings by famous Antwerp masters such as Rubens, Van Dyck, and Jordaens; over 200 sculptures, and splendid baroque altars and carved church furnishings, which are some of the most beautiful in the world. Antwerp, Belgium, April 29, 2006. Photo taken with Nikon EM film camera. B 058 Antwerp -
A giant cure for cynism
Made by stttijn
…the most enchanting, spectacular, beautiful piece of fairytale that I think I'll ever see. I have the strangest feeling today, something in between grief and joy, sad that I will never see that beautiful Little Giant or that gargantuan Elephant and happy that I had the privilege to meet them. Thank you for reminding me how to be a child and for realising that cynicism is not a way of life! A Londoner, 8th May 2006 (but it could've easily been me) www.thesultanselephant.com/
March 16 2007: Zeemanshuis Revisited
Made by Nils Geylen
Exactly 3 years ago I uploaded here in Antwerp. It was destined for demolition. Campaigns, fundraisers and petitions ensued and finally my pic was among a number of art objects auctioned in support of the cause. Now the building is still there (not entirely saved yet apparently) and new action is being taken to find a new purpose for the modernist construction. I took a new picture, this time with cameraphone, this time not so grand, but still.
On the receiving end...
Made by antwerpalan
I am not into self-portraits and I try to avoid finding myself on the receiving end of a camera lens, but a shot was called for to use on the dust-jacket of an upcoming book I am finalizing -- and this is it. My Aussie friends might notice the St Kilda FC emblem -- but I am not a big Aussie Rules fan, just fighting the cold in Antwerp. Acknowledgements to Mike of Profotoshoot for the shot.
Afspanning 't Waagstuk
Made by றʝ
Though it doesn't have the same amount of beer, this is a more enjoyable beer cafe than Kulminator or Arsenaal. I had some spinach soup with cheese and green olives on the side, and enjoyed a Belgian strong ale called Zeppelin, which is bottled especially for this cafe. It's located near the University, so the area is a bit more interesting than central Antwerp.
Johanna Van Schoonbeke?
Made by M@rkec
Een detail van de ingangspoort van het Knechtjeshuis aan de Paardenmarkt in Antwerpen, dat in 1558 werd gesticht door Johanna van Schoonbeke als toevluchtsoord voor weesjongentjes die er een stiel aangeleerd kregen. of de figuur op de poort een afbeelding van Johanna is, weet ik niet, maar het zou kunnen, niet?
Boon Faro
Made by றʝ
One of the better faros enjoyed at Afspanning t' Waagstuk in Antwerp. Faro is typically unblended lambic sweetened with brown sugar, and many consider them a simpler, more commercial offering from the lambic brewers. Many taste like apple soda, but a few (3 Fonteinen, Cantillon, Boon, Girardin) are actually quite tasty.
Falconpoort, Antwerpen
Made by Erf-goed.be
De Falconpoort in Antwerpen is een binnenplaats die bereikbaar is via een monumentale ingang aan het Falconplein 39. De poort uit 1671 is het enige overblijfsel van het in 1810 gesloopte Falconklooster. De Falconpoort werd in 1943 beschermd. Foto: Francois Van Nerum
The Model I
Made by ZZZeDDD
Was moving these for a holiday job I was doing today, found this such a surreal sight I wanted to photograph them. Sadly no proper camera at hand and the mobile phone isn't too willing anymore either, but still kind of captured it I suppose... Next stop, Glasgow!
De Nose straat / The Nose Street
Made by Sven Cipido
Een bekendere straat vroeger bij de scouts. Hier was nl de scouts uniformen winkel gelegen van Antwerpen. Verder ook bekend omdat het schippers kwartier hier begon. Dit is nog een van de weinige straatnaam bordjes die de Franstalige invloeden mee tonen.
Made by M@rkec
Detail van de deur van het Godshuis Lantschot, Falconrui in Antwerpen. Het godshuis werd in 1654 (bij testament) opgericht door Cornelius Lantschot. De instelling was bestemd als rustoord voor twaalf oude mannen.
hit me baby one more time
Made by followtheseinstructions
Daily Shoot #DS528 Make a photograph with a concrete surface in it Polished concrete of a garage. Later on I noticed the sign at the right of the car. It says parking for customers :-) postproc: GIMP LOMO effect
Het is overal ''t Zelfde'!!
Made by Jolanda (busy, busy....)
'Wil jij met mij een slippertje maken'.......... Ik werk de hele week, dan heb ik in het weekend toch geen zin om schoenen te gaan maken. Ik ga liever op stap met de flickr-community in België.
The Grote Markt, Antwerp, Belgium
Made by Hazboy
The town hall is to my left. This is the town square, but it was very quiet on this Saturday morning. Perhaps everybody had too much Juplier the night before
Brabo Fountain and the Onze Lieve Vrouwe Cathedral
Made by Hazboy
Brabo was supposedly the nephew of Julius Caesar, and he is throwing the hand of Antigonius. The statue is near the town square, or Grote Markt in Antwerp
10 Cherub - Sint Pauluskerk - Antwerp
Made by LANCEPHOTO
Frame #10 - Cherub - Sint-Pauluskerk (Saint Paul's Church) - Antwerp, Belgium. CAMERA: FILM: 220 Kodak Portra 400NC (expired 2009) DATE: 8/28/2010
Godshuis Lantschot, Antwerpen
Made by Erf-goed.be
Het voormalige godshuis van Cornelis Lantschot aan de Falconrui in Antwerpen werd in 1983 beschermd als monument. Foto: Francois Van Nerum
Nearest places of interest:
| Hotel Internationaal Zeemanshuis Stadswaag Hotel Huis Ergo University of Antwerp | Hessenhuis City Archives International Seaman s House Falcon-plein |
