Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Antwerpen: A Day in Photos

on the train from Brussels to Antwerp
The clock at the old train station

the new section of the train station

the entrance into the train station

some of the buildings, walking along the main shopping fair

a hotel

entry into the city meeting house, now a shopping center

in the foyer of the Peter Paul Rubens House, with my dearest Eveline

a still life

the leaded glass windows of Rubens house

a self portrait with his son

on the balcony, overlooking the courtyard (which is being refurbished)

in his garden

peeping Thomasina

the spire of the Cathedral of Our Lady

the aisle

the Stations of the Cross, painted by Rubens and van Veer and de Backer

one of the chapels

the pulpit

the leaded painted glass windows

the windows of upper naive

turkey on the pulpit

different birds on the puplit

the choir stalls

the former bishops of the Cathedral 

self-portrait

the entry into the Cathedral

another street of cafes and small shops

marzipan!

Christmas marzipan



Antwerpen Town Hall

inside the train station

my lovely hosts and outstanding tour guides
the top of the station

a quick pic

Orthodox Jews in the rain, with protective hat gear

the local beer, a perfect ending to the day



1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Magnificent photos!!!!!!!!

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