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Moderne architectuur,…strakke lijnen en zo,…dat valt niet mee,.. zelfs een L Lens maakt dit soort lijnen nog krom,..Drama,..Maar goed, je maakt ze niet om weg te mikken, het resultaat:

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This railway station was opened in 2008 and replaced a post-war building from the 1950′s. One reviewer described the building as a railway cathedral. And it is true, the building seems to be a modern interpretation of the classic stations built during the industrial revolution. Calatrava‘s dome has equal grandeur and similar dimensions (200m long, 35m high).

The extensive use of white makes the station look not only more chicque than its 19th century predecessors; it gives the structure an airy, light-weight and almost delicate appearance. Apart from its structure, one of the most surprising aspects is the station’s nearly-complete openness towards the city centre. Where most other stations know a clear division between inside and outside, this station extends the public square right into its heart.

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This fort was built in 1817 by the Dutch to protect the city of Liège. This fort is part of the fortifications line along the river Meuse. In these days Belgium didn’t exist, it splits from Holland in 1830. The fort is since than used as barracks for the Belgium army.

During WWI Chartreuse was used as a prison for hundreds of Belgians who tried to resist. 49 people were executed and buried on the site. After this war the fort was used as barracks again. Buildings were added and over 2000 soldiers were based.

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During WWII the fort was used by the German army. Even the Americans used Chartreuse, from 1945-1955, the fort operated as the 28th U.S. Army General Hospital.

Chartreuse was abandoned in 1982. Part of the fort was demolished in February 2006, and the future of the other buildings is uncertain. There are plans to reconvert the place.
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