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Kerkstraattrap (Leeuwetrap) – Lion Staircase Blankenberge

Kerkstraattrap (Leeuwetrap) – Lion Staircase Blankenberge

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Kerkstraattrap (Leeuwetrap) – Lion Staircase Blankenberge

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Location: Blankenberge, Bruges, West Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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Bernd 🌲🦌🍄🥾

December 22, 2024

Three stone staircases lead to the Zeedijk: the Bakkerstraattrap, the Kerkstraattrap or Leeuwetrap, and the Weststraattrap.

The Kerkstraattrap, also called Leeuwetrap, was built in 1899 (previously made of wood) and probably designed by E. Hellemans (Brussels). It connects the Zeedijk with the Kerkstraat. The straight, bluestone staircase was originally decorated with four cast-iron columns (see Bakkerstraattrap) on the second and third intermediate landings.

The current staircase has intermediate landings and railings on both sides, decorated with balusters at the steps. The overall appearance is characterized by pedestals with ornate upholstery and topped with spherical vases. The lions on the pedestals at the foot of the stairs are particularly striking. A double aluminum handrail is located in the middle of the stairs.

Source: inventaris.onroerenderfgoed.be/erfgoedobjecten/45040

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Dirk V 🚲 🚶📷

July 3, 2022

Blankenberge is the only seaside resort on the Belgian coast where the Zeedijk can be reached from the city center via stairs. Initially these were wooden stairs, but around 1850 the city council had bluestone constructions built at the end of the three main streets in the center: Weststraattrap, Bakkersstraattrap and Kerkstraattrap. Over the years, these monumental sea dyke stairs were renovated or rebuilt several times. The current Bakkersstraattrap dates from 1899, the Kerkstraattrap from 1900, while the current Weststraattrap is a construction from 1923.

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January 15, 2023

During the Christmas season, the staircase is decorated with fairy lights and represents a beautiful gateway to the city center.

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