Masterpieces of waffles and art

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Geo: 51.2439, 4.46397

After a great breakfast that was included in our accommodation price, we caught the tram to the Cathedral of our Lady. It is a gothic church and has some of Rubens work in it, and things that all other churches have too.
Walked towards the water and saw a castle like building that is now the maritime museum- boring! Continued walking around and found somewhere to try the local cuisine- waffles!! I had cherries and cream on mine and it was delicious!! I then went to the Royal Musuem of Fine Arts- it was a good place to be as it was raining outside. Got an audio guide so i knew what i was looking at. There was a huge room filled with Rubens' work. There was also interesting modern art. Also saw one of Rodin's sculptures.
Browsed the shops on the way back to the hostel. I am so tempted to buy clothes, have been living in the same ones for two months now and am so over them!! If only my bag wasn't so heavy and full.

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Photos

01 Ruben's Triptych
'The Descent from the Cross' was in the cathedral.

02 Gothic style
A stained glass window and the gothic style ceiling.

03 Window
Gothic ceiling and a colourful window.

04 Carvings
Wooden carvings.

05 Pulpit
The pulpit carved out of oak and representing birds, trees and religious figures.

06 Doorway
Carvings in the doorway of the church.

07 Fountain
Fountain in the middle of Grote Markt.

08 Top
Top of Town Hall.

09 Castle
The castle with a statue of a giant in front of it.

10 Antwerp
Looking onto Antwerp from a lookout point near the river.

11 Waffles!!!!!
Me and my yummy waffle.

12 Museum
Royal Museum of Fine Arts.

13 Rubens
His well known painting 'Adoration of the Magi'.

14 Rubens
Rubens was commissioned to paint a triumphal chariot once the military defeated the French.

15 Rubens
These Rubens paintings are all in a great hall dedicated to his work.

16 Hanging man
This is modern art, he is made of thumb tacks, pin facing out.

17 Rodin
One of Rodins 6 burghers of Calais.