Supermarket opens atop medieval castle remains in Ypres, wall integrated into floor

A new supermarket in Ypres, built on the remains of a medieval castle used by the Counts of Flanders, is set to open. The castle wall has been integrated into the supermarket floor, as full archaeological preservation was deemed too costly. This development highlights a pragmatic compromise between heritage preservation and commercial development.

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