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

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This discussion focuses on the picturesque city of Ghent, Belgium, highlighting its historical significance and cultural attractions, particularly the Sint Baafs Cathedral, which houses Jan van Eyck's renowned painting "The Agnus Dei." Participants share personal experiences, including visits to local beer establishments like Bierkoning and TrollenKelder, emphasizing the city's vibrant beer culture. The conversation also touches on a humorous anecdote about getting stranded while exploring the region, showcasing the friendliness of the locals.

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  • Knowledge of Jan van Eyck's artwork and its historical context
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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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