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The Chamber of Commerce is located in one of the largest cities in Belgium! The current building is a reconstruction from 1872 The original building was built in 1531 in the stock exchange in late gothic style and was burned down twice in history. Once in 1583 and once in 1858.
The building consists of a rectangular square with covered porches on all four sides. In the beginning it was a public place in the open air with some canopies where people could shelter. In 1853 everything was covered by a large dome. The beautiful building is now completely renovated.
Truus Nijland is a passionate photographer who has a penchant for abandoned buildings such as castles, monasteries, churches and industrial locations. Together with her husband, she scours town and country for the most beautiful photos. She has regularly exhibited her photos at various locations in the Netherlands.
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