Photos of Ghent, Belgium - Van Eyck's Agnus Dei

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The discussion centers around Ghent, Belgium, highlighting its charm and historical significance. Participants share admiration for the city's picturesque architecture, particularly the Three Towers of Ghent, which houses the famous Van Eyck painting "The Agnus Dei." The historical center is noted for its butter-cream colors and scenic river views. The conversation also touches on local beer culture, with mentions of popular bars like Bierkoning, "de dulle griet," and "de trollenkelder," known for their extensive beer selections. Personal anecdotes add to the discussion, including a humorous story about getting stranded while exploring nearby Ieper. Overall, the thread celebrates Ghent's beauty, culture, and the warmth of its people.
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Ghent's a lovely city :smile:

Good beer too :wink: Spent a few hours in the Bierkoning last time I was there o:)
 
J77 said:
Spent a few hours in the Bierkoning last time I was there o:)

Never visited "de dulle griet" or "de trollenkelder" ? They have lots of different beers there.

marlon
 
I love the butter-cream colors of the historic area. Very nice photos!
 
i love the river, hope one day i could be there.
 
I saw the traveling exhibt of 18th century Dutch paintings from your National Museum last week. Very Nice. You have a lovely country.
 
i got stranded from my group 18 km from Ieper with no money
caught a bus with no money and walked and hitchhiked for a bit of too

got very nice people
 
TripleS said:
i got stranded from my group 18 km from Ieper with no money
LOL

How did that happen ?

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well...we stopped at this memorial...i was looking at the cross of remembrance when i realized the bus was leaving...i ran after it but it didnt stop...

i waited a while at the place but they didnt come back...so i got walk approx 7 km, hitchhiked 3km and caught a bus for the last 4 and found them at ieper

i got shouted lunch:biggrin:
 
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Very awesome photos!
 
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marlon said:
Never visited "de dulle griet" or "de trollenkelder" ? They have lots of different beers there.

marlon
Yeah -- have been to the trollenkelder, I think. It's across the other side of town from the castle -- heading through the square, right?

At least, I've been to a place with lots of beer and lots of trolls :smile:
 
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Have a bit of Amsterdam...

http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/4558/dsc02718ve9.jpg

Bridge in the Jordaan :smile:
 
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