België - Antwerpen, Vlaeykensgang

The Vlaeykensgang is a picturesque courtyard dating back to 1591. In the past, the poorest inhabitants of the city lived here, together with the shoemakers. They were responsible for ringing the alarm bell of the nearby cathedral. In the 1960s, there were plans to demolish this medieval street, until antique dealer Axel Vervoordt bought the Vlaeykensgang and had it restored.

Doug Shepherd, Fred Fouarge, Vicente López García, Robert Swanson and 39 other people have particularly liked this photo

46 comments - The latest ones

Joe, Son of the Rock ^club

I love the framing by the arch. Have a great new week, Jaap.

6 months ago.

sunlight ^club

Eine schöne, alte Gasse!

6 months ago.

Madeleine Defawes ^club

Une jolie ruelle qui ressemble aux impasses de Liège !
Bonne semaine. Amitiés

6 months ago.

Nouchetdu38 ^club

Nice trip in the old town!!!!!!!!!

6 months ago.

Diana Australis ^club

So glad it escaped destruction Jaap. Lovely photo

6 months ago.

Guy Bacca (guybac) ^club

Une très belle cour que l'on découvre et apprécie grâce à cette excellente série d'images

6 months ago.

Günter Klaus ^club

Sehr schön ist dieser Blick rein lieber Jaap,gefällt mir sehr gut deine Serie im Hochformat :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Wochenstart,liebe Grüße Güni :))

6 months ago.

tiabunna ^club

Great images and an interesting courtyard, Jaap. HBM and have a good week.

6 months ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club

A nicely framed main image and a superb series of pips Jaapl, HBM and a good week!

6 months ago.

TOZ ^club

You get to see some beautiful buildings Jaap.
Have a great week.
TOZ

6 months ago.

Jo WaLo ^club

Tolle Serie mit malerischen Hinterhöfen!

6 months ago.

LotharW ^club

Dort in der Nähe war ich noch am Samstag. Du hast mich mit Deinen letzten Bahnhofsfotos animiert, mal wieder nach Antwerpen zu fahren. Allerdings war der Grote Markt noch voller Weihnachtsbuden und es waren zu viele Menschen in der Stadt. Tolle Aufnahmen, Jaap.

6 months ago.

Jaap van 't Veen ^club has replied to LotharW ^club

Während meines Besuchs wurde der Weihnachtsmarkt aufgebaut. Daher konnte ich an wichtigen Stellen kaum oder gar nicht fotografieren.

6 months ago.

Patrick Brandy ^club

Charmante ville merci pour l'info bonne journée.

6 months ago.

David Slater (Spodde… ^club

That passage reminds me of a similar spot where we stayed in Bridgnorth, England Jaap. HBM and very best wishes.

6 months ago.

Percy Schramm ^club

Nice framed capture and a beautiful serie too.

6 months ago.

J.Garcia ^club

A charming corner and a series with interesting details, Jaap!

6 months ago.

Mikus ^club

Dank dem Händler und Dir für die schöne Fotoserie. HBM und einen angenehmen Wochenstart, Jaap.

6 months ago.

Herb Riddle ^club

Quite different now from the conditions that must have prevailed in the past. Well shared here.

HBM, enjoy the week. Herb

6 months ago.

James ^club

Great shots of this charming and quaint courtyard it would have been a shame to demolish this

6 months ago.

Xata ^club

Cozy corner bench, HBM Jaap

6 months ago.

Annemarie ^club

A beautiful image

6 months ago.

Peter_Private_Box ^club

Hi Jaap
A wonderful and interesting picture, which I like very much!
Very nice composition
Best Wishes, Happy Monday, a nice week ahead, and stay safe!!
Peter

6 months ago.