The abandoned crypt of Leaken in Belgium, is made up of three perpendicular tunnels following the graveyard paths on the surface. Many vaults, both occupied and empty line these tunnels and their inscriptions date from 1885 to 1978.
When the crypt was opened, the coffins placed into the underground vault were made
of cheap wood. These coffins quickly broke up and liquefied. Because of this the city then required coffins to be made of zinc for the crypt to
make them more resistant to corrosion.
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| The tomb of the Vaxelaire family - LINK |
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| Photo credit: Frederic Betsch - LINK |
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| By Frederic Betsch - LINK |
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| Photo credit: Frederic Betsch - LINK |
First: just love this blog. It's just wonderful. OK, the darker side of beauty, but still...
ReplyDeleteI just wonder; I live in Antwerp, Belgium. Is this crypt in Laken, Brussels free entrance to public (well I doubt it) or did the photographer/artist sneak in.
I know it's wrong, but I'd love to 'steal' a crucifix or enamel photo portret just before a future buldozer will wipe all rememnants of the past away...
Intiguingly beautiful.
Herman.
I agree Herman, it's too die for. I would love to travel just to see this spot. If you Google Laeken crypt and choose 'maps' it gives you a better location. It is in Bruxelles. There is very little information on it anywhere. Hope that helps! If you do sneak in, please take some photos.
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