Contrary to popular belief, the belgian coast’s real estate did survive to the two world wars. Its cultural heritage was destroyed by real estate developers’ greed and public officials’ lack of care.
by romeofantasy
Contrary to popular belief, the belgian coast’s real estate did survive to the two world wars. Its cultural heritage was destroyed by real estate developers’ greed and public officials’ lack of care.
by romeofantasy
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From what I understand, the original buildings weren’t engineered to handle the sea air. They were basically a pain in the ass to maintain. They could’ve at least replaced them with something more aesthetically pleasing, but they went the cheap route 🤦♀️
[Tell that to the Ostend Casino](https://mheuropehot.blob.core.windows.net/mediahaven-saas-browse-main/KUSTERFGOED/65addd2bad13492abce8e2b86ab9415eda36cb9caa5d4edca1ba00bda81c098c/browse.jpg)
https://www.kursaaloostende.be/nl/over-kursaal
>In 1940 werd het Kursaal vernietigd door de Duitse bezetters. In de plaats bouwden de Duitsers in 1943 een bunkercomplex dat hen een strategische belangrijke kijk op de zee gaf.
>Its cultural heritage was destroyed by real estate developers’ greed and public officials’ lack of care
I think more people just wanted to go to the coast …
In Wenduine, 2 of the early 20th century villas remain. It’s a stark contrast with the newer large apartment buildings.
Nice buildings but both pictures are ugly coasts