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

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The thread features a discussion centered around photos of Ghent, Belgium, particularly highlighting the historical and cultural aspects of the city, including references to the famous Van Eyck painting "The Agnus Dei." Participants share personal experiences, recommendations for local attractions, and reflections on their visits.

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  • One participant shares photos of Ghent, mentioning the Three Towers and the location of "The Agnus Dei" painting.
  • Another participant expresses appreciation for the city's beauty and its beer culture, specifically mentioning a local bar.
  • There are recommendations for other beer establishments in Ghent, highlighting the variety available.
  • A participant admires the architectural colors of the historic area, indicating a personal aesthetic appreciation.
  • One participant recounts a travel mishap near Ieper, sharing a story of being stranded and the kindness of locals.
  • Another participant shares a photo from Amsterdam, suggesting a connection or comparison to Ghent.

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Participants generally agree on the charm and appeal of Ghent, but there are no explicit resolutions or consensus on specific recommendations or experiences shared.

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Some discussions reference personal experiences that may lack detailed context, such as specific locations or events in Ghent and Ieper.

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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 ?

marlon
 
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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