The red and grey barrier in the foreground is part of the system built to protect Antwerp's old town from flooding. With the expected impact of global climate change, it is no longer considered to be high enough. A new and higher wall is planned. The tower in the background is the 400 foot high spire of the Cathedral of Our Lady, Antwerp's biggest church.
The red and grey barrier in the foreground is part of the system built to protect Antwerp's old town from flooding. With the expected impact of global climate change, it is no longer considered to be high enough. A new and higher wall is planned. The tower in the background is the 400 foot high spire of the Cathedral of Our Lady, Antwerp's biggest church.
The Castle along the Scheldt Riverfront is a remnant of the Golden Age (early 1500s) of Antwerp. The statue of the legendary giant harrassing two poor traders is next to the Castle.
The Castle along the Scheldt Riverfront is a remnant of the Golden Age (early 1500s) of Antwerp. The statue of the legendary giant harrassing two poor traders is next to the Castle.
A rear view of the Castle
A rear view of the Castle
These 19th century steel canopies on the riverfront are former warehouses now used as covered parking or to shelter old boats.
These 19th century steel canopies on the riverfront are former warehouses now used as covered parking or to shelter old boats.
An open gate in the flood wall at the riverfront
An open gate in the flood wall at the riverfront
Modern buildings incorporating a remnant of the old city wall
Modern buildings incorporating a remnant of the old city wall
Antwerp's main square, the Grote Markt. The buildings across the square beyond the fountain are guild halls.
Antwerp's main square, the Grote Markt. The buildings across the square beyond the fountain are guild halls.
Guild hall detail
Guild hall detail
Guild hall detail
Guild hall detail
City Hall
City Hall
City hall detail
City hall detail
This fountain in Antwerp's main square (the Grote Markt) is of the Roman soldier who killed the legendary giant and cut off his hand, throwing it into the river.
This fountain in Antwerp's main square (the Grote Markt) is of the Roman soldier who killed the legendary giant and cut off his hand, throwing it into the river.
The Cathedral of Our Lady from the city square
The Cathedral of Our Lady from the city square
A lovely back alley off the beaten track
A lovely back alley off the beaten track
A view of the Cathedral and a statue of Rubens from a plaza called the Groenplaats
A view of the Cathedral and a statue of Rubens from a plaza called the Groenplaats
The Cathedral of Our Lady from the Groenplaats
The Cathedral of Our Lady from the Groenplaats
Peter Paul Rubens was both an artist and a statesman and is revered in Belgium.
Peter Paul Rubens was both an artist and a statesman and is revered in Belgium.
The front of the Cathedral of Our Lady
The front of the Cathedral of Our Lady
A sculpture commemorating the builders of the Cathedral
A sculpture commemorating the builders of the Cathedral
The main entrance to the Cathedral of Our Lady
The main entrance to the Cathedral of Our Lady
Peter Paul Rubens, 'The Assumption' - 1626. Located in the choir area over the main altar.
Peter Paul Rubens, 'The Assumption' - 1626. Located in the choir area over the main altar.
'The Assumption'
'The Assumption'
Peter Paul Rubens, 'Raising of the Cross' - 1610-11. Located in the left transept.
Peter Paul Rubens, 'Raising of the Cross' - 1610-11. Located in the left transept.
Peter Paul Rubens, 'Decent from the Cross' - 1612-14. Located in the right transept.
Peter Paul Rubens, 'Decent from the Cross' - 1612-14. Located in the right transept.
Peter Paul Rubens, 'Decent from the Cross' - 1612-14. Located in the right transept.
Peter Paul Rubens, 'Decent from the Cross' - 1612-14. Located in the right transept.
Central panel of 'Descent from the Cross'
Central panel of 'Descent from the Cross'
A number of masterpieces from the Royal Museum were on temporary display in the Cathedral while the Museum was undergoing a major renovation.
A number of masterpieces from the Royal Museum were on temporary display in the Cathedral while the Museum was undergoing a major renovation.
Belgium is famous for foods in all four of the major food groups. The other three are beer, frites, and waffles.
Belgium is famous for foods in all four of the major food groups. The other three are beer, frites, and waffles.
