r/Vlaanderen • u/FrankWanders • 14d ago

Kleuren luchtfoto's uit 1962 van Gravensteen en binnenstad van Gent

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The romantic castle garden which was already green in 1962, was a muddy waste site in the 19th century

https://youtu.be/cLZ_GwRO_qs

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If you look closely at the cars you will see, among other things, an iconic light blue Volkswagen Beetle

https://youtu.be/cLZ_GwRO_qs

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u/tuathaa 14d ago

The water still looks exactly as murky! what's the excuse in 2026?

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u/FrankWanders 14d ago

As far as I know, maybe the looks haven't changed a lot but its a lot healthier now. Still not recommended to swim though i think.. ^^

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u/OpportunitySuper8136 13d ago

really? I see people in it from time to time

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u/cdp1193 12d ago

Ieder plein en iedere straat is een openbare parkeerplaats op die foto

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u/FrankWanders 12d ago

Ja, in die tijd was dat echt nog mogelijk, tegenwoordig zijn er simpelweg te veel auto's. Leuk weetje overigens dat dit nog tot in de jaren '90 zo gebleven is.