This photo of the Sint-Annatunnel for pedestrians and cyclists was photographed in Black-White, as this better reflects the overall tunnel scene.
The Sint-Annatunnel is a pedestrian and bicycle tunnel under the river Scheldt in the city of Antwerp. Construction of the Sint-Annatunnel began under the direction of IMALSO in 1931 and the tunnel was opened in 1933.
This 572-metre-long tunnel, which is 31.57 metres underground, is also known as the Pedestrian Tunnel by the people of Antwerp and has connected the city to the Left Bank, in other words the older to the newer Antwerp, since 1933.
The Sint-Annatunnel is accessible via lifts and escalators. The escalators work continuously, 24/7. Every Thursday, the escalators are serviced. At that time, the tunnel is always accessible via the lift.
Heavy (electric) bikes, such as cargobikes and cargo bikes, are not allowed on the escalators. They can use the lift. Cyclists are allowed to ride at walking pace through the tunnel (maximum 5 km per hour). Mopeds and speed pedelecs are allowed through the tunnel, but with the moped or speed pedelec in hand. You must switch off the engine as soon as you enter the lifts.
My name is Patrick Haleyt, a nature and black-and-white street photographer driven by a deep fascination with the raw beauty of the natural world. My work focuses on capturing the quiet intensity of nature and landscapes - moments where light, form and emotion merge into timeless simplicity. My.. Read more…