Bestselling author Derek Blyth picks out one of his favourite hidden secrets of Belgium every day
It’s a mysterious, romantic graveyard filled with crumbling stone tombs of eminent locals like poet Guido Gezelle and sculptor Henri Pickery.
The architect wanted to create a building that would reflect the past, present and future. He added an interesting round relief on the side wall that illustrates past beauty (a naked woman) and future progress (an astronaut).
The two-hour visit offers a fascinating insight into these mediaeval canals that once ran through the city.
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