The disgrace of Antwerp by qrud

Photography • Architecture • posted on Aug 30, 2011

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The disgrace of Antwerp. stock exchanges 19th Century Neo-Gothic Built in 1872 Twaalfmaandenstraat 2000 Antwerp The stock exchanges'handelsbeurs' is a remain of the golden century. In the 16th century Antwerp was an important international trade center. The London Stock exchange is a copy of this building because Sir Thomas Gresham saw the building in Antwerp. Reconstructed in 1872. The original building, 'the mother of all exchanges' dated from 1531. 7 years neglect for people of Antwerp and tourists. A disgrace of the city of Antwerp.

Comments (35)

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mininessie

11:27AM | Tue, 30 August 2011

this is a wonderful architecture...great collage!

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danob

11:30AM | Tue, 30 August 2011

Have to agree with you if they let this heritage deteriorate

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kbrog

11:50AM | Tue, 30 August 2011

Fantastic collage you've done showing this place in it's present state! :)

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moochagoo

12:03PM | Tue, 30 August 2011

Great collage of architectures

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dochtersions

12:03PM | Tue, 30 August 2011

Een fantastisch mooie collage weer, Rud. Daar is nog veel werk te verzetten in Antweren. Prachtig die oude architectonische ramen, hè?!

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durleybeachbum

1:19PM | Tue, 30 August 2011

What a terrible shame!

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Feliciti

1:53PM | Tue, 30 August 2011

looks as if all are restored ?! like this doors and windows!!

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jayfar

1:57PM | Tue, 30 August 2011

This is not only a disgrace to Antwerp but to Belgium as a whole. A very great shame.

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BIPOLARTWO

2:30PM | Tue, 30 August 2011

Such a waste of a beautiful and historic building

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junge1

3:11PM | Tue, 30 August 2011

Fantastic!

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flavia49

3:49PM | Tue, 30 August 2011

wonderful collage! I hope they'll repair it!

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rocserum

4:42PM | Tue, 30 August 2011

fantastic collage! RS

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nefertiabet

4:43PM | Tue, 30 August 2011

Great collage and shot!!!

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netot

4:55PM | Tue, 30 August 2011

How can they leave a building so beautiful to die if they have the resources to save it?

.Nachtwind.

5:01PM | Tue, 30 August 2011

A wonderful collage of this beautiful building!

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mgtcs

7:19PM | Tue, 30 August 2011

spectacular architecture my friend, fabulous capture and collage, superb work!

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wotan

9:20PM | Tue, 30 August 2011

Cubist feeling... very cool! Picasso lives!

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danapommet

11:04PM | Tue, 30 August 2011

It is sad that this happens in all countries but there are some fantastic doors and windows in your montage. Dana

MrsLubner

12:04AM | Wed, 31 August 2011

Stellar collage. This is really outstanding and the pieces fit together perfectly to give an eerie and intriguing manipulation.

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Hendesse

7:50AM | Wed, 31 August 2011

Yes, it's a shame. Here in Heidelberg they give out a lot of money for restoration. Although your collage superb!!

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MrsRatbag

8:58AM | Wed, 31 August 2011

Such a beautiful building, how could they let it go? Great collage...

kagemusha77

11:46AM | Wed, 31 August 2011

Wonderful collage, great composition here!

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adrie

1:08PM | Wed, 31 August 2011

Great collage shots my friend.

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Jay-el-Jay

6:54PM | Wed, 31 August 2011

It is a shame that the build has't been taken care of properly,but your photgraphy is very good anyway.

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Isabelle711

7:07PM | Wed, 31 August 2011

This is sad to know that this beautiful building has gone 7 years without tender loving care. :))))) Excellent captures my friend. :))))) Thank you for the info and the images. :)))) Carry A Smile In Your Heart :))))

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jcrjuan

1:58AM | Thu, 01 September 2011

GRANDISIMA COMPOSICION, UNA TOAS EXTRAORDINARIA, ELEANTE

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flora-crassella

2:14PM | Thu, 01 September 2011

wonderful windows!! GREAT collage!!!!

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myrrhluz

10:17PM | Sun, 04 September 2011

This is no way to treat such a beautiful building and such a historically important one. Seeing the rubbish and the rough patching on the door is heartbreaking. Your collage is a powerful message against this situation. I hope someone with means becomes interested in the building's fate.

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