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#antwerp

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Wooden house.

Don’t be fooled. This is NOT the oldest house in #Antwerp. However, it is the oldest house in Antwerp with a wooden facade. Dating from 1546 it has survived 6 wars although sadly, due to a restoration in the ‘70s the facade has had a transformation and isn’t original anymore.

#Pentax Q-S1 (first serious attempt at #HDR)

#architecture #architecturalheritage #architecturephotography #travel #traveltip #travelphotography #visitantwerp #belgium #thisisbelgium #belgique #belgie #pentaxq #editedincaptureone #potd

Probably one of the most beautiful train stations in the world: #Antwerp Central 🇧🇪, built 1905.
To cope with increased traffic, two more platform levels have been added, below this one, in the early 2000s, while preserving this architectural jewel.
Photo taken in November 2001.

Always nice to see one’s city featured in the The New York Times.

“Five centuries ago, the northern Belgian port city of Antwerp was a thriving European center of diamonds, art and finance, with one of the world’s first stock exchanges. Today, works by the Flemish master Peter Paul Rubens await those who wander its churches, and the city is one of the continent’s edgiest fashion and design centers.”

nytimes.com/interactive/2025/0

The New York Times · 36 Hours in Antwerp, Belgium: Things to Do and SeeBy Nina Siegal

After his return to #Antwerp in 1609, #Rubens was appointed #court painter of Albert VII of #Austria and his wife Isabella Clara Eugenia of #Spain, the sovereigns of the #Habsburg #Netherlands. However, he once again combined his artistic activities with #emdiplomacy.

During his stay in #Paris due to his work on the #Medici cycle he also collected (secret) information, a core tasks of all #diplomats, thus acting as “noble spy” as #emdiplomats also were called. (3/6)

#earlymodern #NewDiplomaticHistory #courtStudies #adventCalendar #adventCalendar2024 #history #histodons

@histodons @earlymodern @historikerinnen

#Rubens was the son of Flemish refugees in the #HRE. He was born in #Siegen in 1577. Later his family moved back to #Antwerp. Rubens received a humanist education. In 1592 he began his apprenticeship as an artist which he concluded six years later. Between 1600 and 1608 he stayed in #Italy. During this time, in 1603, he was dispatched on his first diplomatic mission. On the commission of the Duke of #Gonzaga, he handed over gifts to king Philip III of #Spain. However, he used his stay there to deepen and refine his artistic skills through studying the royal art collection. (2/6)

#emdiplomacy #earlymodern #NewDiplomaticHistory #histodons #history #courtStudies #adventCalendar #adventCalendar2024

@histodons @earlymodern @historikerinnen

Spent yesterday afternoon in jail after trying to blockade a TotalEnergies site in the #Antwerp harbor in #Belgium with #CodeRouge
While our group didn't get to the intended target, we took up a lot of police capacity to give our comrades the chance to complete our plans.
Shut that shit down!

youtube.com/watch?v=AQicURSP1-

Review of the #Antwerp half marathon -
1. course was mostly through the city. Very scenic and very flat.
2. Great weather - cool with a little bit of sun
3. Great turnout - lots of spectators all along. I high-fived so many people.
4. Hydration stations were well placed and staffed. I appreciate that they hand out water on both sides of the street; some races only do one side.
5. Start was a little slow.
6. Music was great on the course!
Overall 9/10, do recommend!
#HalfMarathon #running