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Ghent hides its own 'city palaces' behind old house fronts
Original: We are actually more accustomed to the term ‘city palaces’ when talking about, for example, cities in southern Italy. Ye
A resident of Ghent notes that the term 'city palaces' is usually associated with cities in southern Italy, but argues the Belgian city has its own examples. These grand residences are less conspicuous because they are concealed behind long rows of old houses rather than displayed openly in the streetscape, making them easy for passers-by to overlook.
Why now: People enjoy discovering that familiar local architecture contains hidden grandeur usually associated with southern Italian cities.
Evidence
- We are actually more accustomed to the term ‘city palaces’ when talking about, for example, cities in southern Italy. Yet there are also several in my home town of Ghent. They are simply not so conspicuous in the streetscape but lie hidden behind the long rows of old houses.… · LievenSymaeys@pixelfed.social · 2
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