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Without a doubt one of the most beautiful cities of Belgium. A paradise for fans of medieval architecture, stunning views, and romantic boat trip on the lovely canals. In my opinion, Ghent is not as tourist-friendly as well as beautiful Bruges. There, everything is flattering, renovated so that it attracted the eyes coming, which beckons esteem of the city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The stewards of Ghent established, unless the tourists still come, so it is no try. Of course, the buildings in the old city center are being renovated, including those on its outskirts. But the point is that policymakers municipal allowed for years, and still allow for wide-reaching interference in the magnificent historical architecture, this is probably one of the reasons why it entered the entire old city on the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Below are a few photos illustrating this, in my opinion, unacceptable interference. |
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Interference nr. 1
Podczas podróży kanałami łodzie wypełnione zachwyconymi turystami docierają do wybudowanej w XV wieku, śluzy warownej Rabot. Cały urok tej ciekawej budowli obronnej psuje wielkie blokowisko, ulokowane zaraz za zabytkową śluzą. Wybudowano je zapewne w okresie, kiedy to nie przywiązywano jeszcze zbyt dużej wagi do ochrony zabytków i całej otaczającej je przestrzeni.
Podczas podróży kanałami łodzie wypełnione zachwyconymi turystami docierają do wybudowanej w XV wieku, śluzy warownej Rabot. Cały urok tej ciekawej budowli obronnej psuje wielkie blokowisko, ulokowane zaraz za zabytkową śluzą. Wybudowano je zapewne w okresie, kiedy to nie przywiązywano jeszcze zbyt dużej wagi do ochrony zabytków i całej otaczającej je przestrzeni.
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When taking photos, no matter how hard you try odious blocks are in a frame. Perhaps many will say that after all the inhabitants of Ghent have to live somewhere, but I ask, why here?. My aesthetic sense tells me that something is not right here, but I'm afraid to propose to the authorities of Ghent to unnecessary demolished buildings, because something seems to me that it could be considered that in this place do not need is the lock Rabot.
Interference nr. 2
While the issue sluice Rabot to the distant past, let us recognize reckless conduct, so much building in the historic center of the city, between the magnificent churches, town hall and cloth hall, something that according to the authors is a fine example of modern architecture, and in my opinion a simple interference in the historic area of the old city is pure scandal. This modern monster or as the will of the creator, multi-purpose pavilion, it is an example of how the authorities of Ghent do not care about the historical legacy of this wonderful medieval town.
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The 2012, during my first visit to Ghent, I have witnessed the emergence of this monster. It occurred to me then thought, why build here something so ugly, but soon himself replied that it was for a while. It calmed me and I could venture further this wonderful city. In the 2014 during my next visit I realized how wrong I was. Monster further happened, because the government probably considered that the work of contemporary masters of architecture is to survive the next century. I would like to be well understood, I know that this building was built not just to annoy people, that this architecture can someone please, but you could still put it in another place.
Interesting facts
Spacerując uliczkami znajdującymi się trochę dalej od centrum, natknąłem się na dwie toalety. O ile pierwszą, psią uznałem za bardzo ciekawe rozwiązanie pomagające zachować czystość na ulicach miasta, o tyle ta dla ludzi trochę mnie zdziwiła.
At first glance, everything looked normal, like a normal phone booth, but no phone. I understood what this toilet is not that only, then when he came to the Lord with urgent business to attend to. His body disappeared behind a metal partition, but the head remains continue to appear. This approach inevitably leads to eye contact with passers-by, because you have to look somewhere. Personally, a little embarrassed, i quickly looked away.
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Takie toalety to nie dla mnie rozwiązanie. No i należy zaznaczyć, że ich twórcy zapomnieli o kobietach, bo jest to rozwiązanie tylko dla mężczyzn. Walory wzrokowo zapachowe wątpliwe. Pomysł na toaletę nieudany. No, chyba że się mylę i to jest prysznic albo mini przystanek?.
Returning to the city authorities, the renewed I must express my surprise, they acknowledged that, contrary to logic, that the creation of one of the streets adjacent to the town hall area graffiti is a good idea. If one of the works, probably the only one that adorned the walls, and not marred, it was interesting, it reflects the state of mind the rest of the decision makers, who gave permission for the existence of this dubious attractions.
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In all fairness it must be admitted that not all residents of Ghent are happy with such a large tourist traffic. Some mind omnipresent noise and crowds of tourists, which appear in different ways, such as hanging banners with slogans expressing reluctance to tourists. Others hang on the walls of works that are probably scare the tourists. Personally, I understand the fatigue of some locals in Krakow know what crowds of tourists, but the conduct of the authorities of the city can not understand.
At the end of the thread about Ghent I must honestly admit that in spite of the few things that I did not like in the city, it will always be for me the option of tourist number one in Belgium. It's beautiful, historic city, where you want to go back. Residents, though sometimes tired tourists excess behave friendly towards them. With a clear conscience I recommend anyone to visit Ghent. Some were delighted with monuments, museums, and other romantic boat trip after canals medieval Ghent.
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The work of an unknown artist
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I forgot to add that visiting Ghent, after a day of attractions we have something to eat. The obvious choice are becoming ubiquitous frikadelki. Taste are very good, and our sausages assimilates them is that no one knows and does not want to know what they are ground. Because we are in Belgium we are to frikadelek recommend the fries. When ordering the said delicacy national Belgians have always said french fries.
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I did this until my Belgian colleague pointed out to me that not the French and Belgians invented french frise because no french fries and belgian fries. And so the logic meant that I now use the names of belgian fries, although probably no one understands.