Antwerp often gets overshadowed by the more popular tourist destinations Brussels and Bruges, but not rightly so. It is a vibrant city in the north of Belgium and predominantly known for its port and the largest diamond stock exchange in the world. It is a relatively small city but has a lot to offer from museums, antique shops and popular cafes and restaurants and all the sights can be easily visited on foot. According to a legend, a giant called Antigoon used to demand toll from people wanting to cross the river Scheldt, however anyone who refused to pay got their hands cut off. One day a hero called Brabo cut off the giants hand and threw it into the river and this is supposedly how Antwerp got its name (hand werpen = Dutch for throwing hands). Welcome to Antwerp! Inside Central Station Inside Antwerp Central Station Antwerp Zoo Outside view of Central Station Entrance to the Meir, a popular shopping street The hand, symbolical
Feugo [fevgho]= Greek to leave; Mania = obsessional enthusiasm...in other words feugomania is the desire to go and travel!
During our trip across the north of Italy this year, we were considering visiting Pisa but due to the lack of time we didn't make it. When I look at your photos I really regret this decision! Italy has just too many beautiful places, too many for one lifetime!
ReplyDeleteLovely photos, Ellen!
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Thank you so much for your lovely comment! I agree, there are so many beautiful places to see in Italy but hope you will make it to Pisa one day!
DeleteWill have a look at your photo competition, thanks for sending me the link! :)