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[Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Bruxelles / Cathedral of Our Lady | "A heart-warming moment at the stage of The Dog of Flanders"] — A beautiful and majestic Gothic building quietly standing in the city of Antwerp✨ As the final destination of Nello and Patrasche in the anime "The Dog of Flanders", it is a "holy place that cannot be spoken of without tears" for Japanese people😢💕 ⸻ 📍 [Location & Access] ⛪ Cathedral of Our Lady (Notre Dame Cathedral) 📍 Groenplaats 21, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium 🚉 About 15 minutes walk from Antwerp Central Station 🕰 Business hours: Mon-Fri 10:00-17:00 / Sat 10:00-15:00 / Sun 13:00-17:00 🎟 Admission fee: 10 euros (discounts available for students and seniors) ⸻ ✨【Highlights】 • Overwhelmed by the “Rubens Altarpiece”🎨 → Nero wanted to see it once... Here is the work. Both “Elevation and Depression” are truly impressive! • Magnificent stained glass and high ceiling🌈 → A mysterious space where light seems to come down from the heavens. Nero and Patrasche are quiet here...😭 • “Monument to Nello and Patrasche” is also nearby🐾 → Outside the cathedral, there is a beautiful monument that looks like the two of them sleeping close together. It is a spot that you should definitely stop by💐 • One of the most beautiful Gothic churches in the world → A space that is irresistible for architecture and art lovers✨ ⸻ 🎒【Tips】 • It is recommended to visit in the morning when there are fewer people! → You can take your time to look at the artworks in a quiet atmosphere⏳ • If you tell the ticket office that you want to see Rubens' paintings, they will guide you🙋♀️ • If you read the story of Nello and Patrasche before visiting, the excitement will be doubled✨ → It will be especially exciting if you prepare yourself by reading the picture book or anime translated into Japanese😭 • There are also stylish cafes scattered around the Greenplaza☕ → It is also recommended to take a break at a cafe after visiting! ⸻ #Cathedral of Our Lady #Dog of Flanders #Absolutely free trip #Belgium
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