Antwerp- Het Steen by iaacf
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Today I visited the city of Antwerp in Belgium. This is an 12th Century castle which also has been used as a prison.
It is called Het Steen which litteraly means 'The Stone', but it is obvious that castle is meant in this case. It is located on the banks of the river Schelde. As far as I know castles very rarely can be found in the middle of a medium sized city. Many castles in Europe are situated on a mountain not far from a city or a village but - and I repeat- very rarely in the heart of the city itselfs.
Thank you for your comments on my yesterday's clouds posting,
I love those clouds
Comments (12)
aljaysart
Wow that is one awesome castle
Dorie0924
Very nice. Thanks for the pic and info. :)
helanker
What a beautiful castle. I like the plants growing on it and I like the bushes you let come with the scenery. Bravo for a lovely shot.
doedelzak
beautifulle the picture of the stone, out of my city of birth
MrsLubner
Beautiful pov. You've managed to take us down the stone path to the doors with your pov and that's great. A nice full shot of this castle and with that you'be gotten a splash of color and a beautiful blue sky.
efron_241
Yeah.. You should go to Leiden (not only do they have a "Gravensteen" (the count's stone), but also a primitive Castle structure in the middle of town, The Hague in the Netherlands It would change your mind :) Once there was a castle in Amsterdam, in London.. There are still ruins in Schiedam.. grin Oh and there is the Castle of Breda.. with the military accademy in it. Welcome to the low lands.. No mountains .. still castles.. Great photo I am going to be in Antwerp this weekend. I hope to see the Castle
Sherena
Incredible castle, seems like a paint...amazing light, excellent shot!
MarciaGomes
FANTÁSTICA FOTO.+++++++++5
Cosme..D..Churruca
For me... love it !
chips7
Excellent picture. But "steen" in this sense means "castle" rather than "stone". Of course the Antwerp Steen pales in comparison to the "Gravensteen" (Castle of the Count) in Ghent. :)
marybelgium
beautiful picture from my city !!! Already posted a photo from this castle...at another period of the year while seeing the flowers ! http://www.renderosity.com/mod/gallery/index.php?image_id=854764
Onslow
A fabulous colourful photograph :)