December 18, 2012

Opera Ghent


So much Christmas blogging going on these days.. 
It makes me want to show something totally different. After all, we have a whole week to go. 
"In the first half of the 19th century, rich Ghent industrialists initiated the building of a new and luxurious opera house. It was meant to be the showcase for their newly acquired wealth and no expense was spared. In the splendid, horseshoeshaped theatre, being seen was just as important as seeing. The impressive chandelier is an attraction in itself, as are the three salons, in all 90 m long".
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26 comments:

  1. Sylvia KDecember 18, 2012 at 6:38 PM

    I love the opera and what a beautiful place to enjoy a performance!! One of the things I enjoyed so much about the years I lived in Europe -- the magnificent buildings/structures! Thanks for sharing, Anni, and wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas!!

    Sylvia

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  2. Introverted ArtDecember 18, 2012 at 7:50 PM

    I love the opera. It is one of the most amazing things to see.

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  3. OlivierDecember 18, 2012 at 8:50 PM

    Warm and good!

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  4. LiesDecember 18, 2012 at 9:32 PM

    Dag Anni,
    Door een pc-crash ben ik (ook) alle rss kwijt... Het lukt me niet me te abonneren op een nieuwtje van jou... 'k Probeer via e-mail.
    Lie(f)s.

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  5. MichelleDecember 19, 2012 at 12:49 AM

    So gorgeous. As if the show weren't beautiful enough...

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    1. This is BelgiumDecember 19, 2012 at 2:43 PM

      opera houses are often worth the visit by itself, indeed

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  6. MaryDecember 19, 2012 at 1:12 AM

    Very beautiful. All gold and sparkly! :)

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  7. KristieDecember 19, 2012 at 1:27 AM

    Beautiful Opera House! I love the architecture and those gorgeous balconies!

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  8. Rick ForrestalDecember 19, 2012 at 2:00 AM

    Wow,
    Opera houses are always so grand.

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  9. FransDecember 19, 2012 at 8:09 AM

    Hallo Anni,
    Een prachtig gebouw in de stijl van de bloeiperiode van de opera!
    In de streek zijn die van Luik en Verviers zowat van dezelfde opvatting.
    Groetjes, Frans

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  10. AlainDecember 19, 2012 at 9:03 AM

    Somptueux.

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  11. AnonymousDecember 19, 2012 at 4:42 PM

    De schitterend gerestaureerde opera van Gent!

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  12. Valladolid Daily PhotoDecember 19, 2012 at 4:55 PM

    Impressive shots, the chandelier is amazing.

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  13. willyDecember 19, 2012 at 5:21 PM

    een gebouw met stijl Anni...

    het zou toch eens mogen opgeknapt worden...

    fijne dag

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  14. UnknownDecember 19, 2012 at 7:26 PM

    Gorgeous opera house!

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  15. JeroenDecember 19, 2012 at 9:04 PM

    I like this series. It's very similar to the Stadschouwburg in Bruges. Guess they are from the same era.

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  16. DietmutDecember 19, 2012 at 10:17 PM

    hier een stukje horen en zien lijkt mij geweldig.
    Groetjes, Dietmut

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  17. the fly in the webDecember 19, 2012 at 10:55 PM

    The same reason that our coffee barons built our Teatro Nacional here...opulent is not the word, though nowhere near as big as Ghent...

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  18. claudeDecember 20, 2012 at 9:40 AM

    Magnifique !
    Les illuminations sur le précédent post sont très belles.

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  19. LindaDecember 20, 2012 at 10:11 AM

    Lovely and grand, just as it should be!

    You are right about the Christmas surfeit. I have looked at festive scenes in town and thought - 'No'. I may yet give in, however.

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  20. GunnApril 20, 2015 at 1:35 PM

    Wow, what a GREAT place.

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