Tag Archives: Architecture

Princess of the north

Posted on January 20, 2016 by lembrechtsjonas

I know, I know, every city is the most beautiful city in the whole world if you view it the correct light. But there is a lot that plays in the advantage of Amiens, if there would be a beauty contest. … Continue reading →

Posted in France | Tagged Amiens, Architecture, Cathedral, City, Europe, France, History, Landscape photography, PhD, Photography, Travel, Travel photography | 10 Comments

Amiens, the arrival

Posted on January 18, 2016 by lembrechtsjonas

Only 2 and a half hours of driving, some folks in a larger country might still be talking about their hometown then. But to me, it felt very much abroad when I was wandering through the biting cold at night in the city of … Continue reading →

Posted in France | Tagged Amiens, Architecture, City, Food, France, PhD, Photography, Science, Travel, Travel photography, Traveling, World | 2 Comments

Castles

Posted on December 28, 2015 by lembrechtsjonas

Belgium hosts the highest density of castles in the whole world. With approximately 3000 castles, farm-castles, citadels, manors or palaces, there is plenty of beautiful architecture to admire. In the densily populated lowland areas of Western Europe, castles – and especially castle … Continue reading →

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Back to France

Posted on December 2, 2015 by lembrechtsjonas

January will bring a short scientific mission to France, the ever beautiful country of old cities and amazing culture, and recently taking a prominent spot in global news. I will head to Amiens, in the north of the country, where … Continue reading →

Posted in France, The research | Tagged Amiens, Architecture, Cathedral, Ecology, France, Meaux, PhD, Photography, Science | 1 Comment

Tourist in my own city

Posted on October 19, 2015 by lembrechtsjonas

On a beautiful Friday in October, I had the chance to spend my afternoon at the city campus of our own University of Antwerp to attend a PhD defence from a colleague. The sun was shining bright and I was eager to … Continue reading →

Posted in Belgium | Tagged Antwerp, Architecture, Art, Belgium, Building photography, City, City trip, Historic, History, Photography, Tourism, Travel, Travelling, UAntwerpen, University | 4 Comments

Building on history

Posted on October 13, 2015 by lembrechtsjonas

Close to Perth, we stumbled upon a beautiful castle called Scone Palace (yes, written like the tea-time cakes but no, not pronounced in the same way). It is a place filled with history, proud of hosting the hill that has seen ample Scottish … Continue reading →