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A nice tip is the harbour walk on 't eilandje in Antwerp. This old harbour district has been transformed into a trendy residential and entertainment area. Old sheds and warehouses were renovated and boulevards were laid out with little green spaces. The location alone is worth the effort, everywhere you walk you see water.
The Red Star Line museum and the MAS, museum aan de stroom, are the two tourist attractions here. You can go free to the roof of the MAS, from where you have a spectacular view over the city and the port.
Be sure to visit the Felix warehouse on the Godefriduskaai. This is a beautiful warehouse from the 19th century that served as a storage place for, among other things, coffee and grain. The picturesque inner street in the building connects two neighbourhoods. Meanwhile, it has become a cosy restaurant.
If you cross Londenstraat, you arrive at the Kattendijkdok. You can walk along the water's edge to the Droogdokkenpark, where a beautiful park has been laid out. Deck chairs have been placed here from where you have a fantastic view of the Scheldt. An excellent location for a picnic.
If you walk further, you will pass the Pump House. In those days, the pump installations ensured that the dry dock was emptied so that the ships could be unloaded and loaded. In 2002, this beautiful building was transformed into a refined restaurant. The building has Art Nouveau features and beautiful round windows.
Across the street, you can see the imposing Port House. This building combines a historic architectural style with a modern one. The lower building used to be a fire station and has been preserved and renovated. The upper part is a piece of modern architecture by the famous Zaha Hadid and represents the Antwerp diamond.
If you walk back on the other side of the kattendijk dock you pass Bar Paniek (summer bar), located in an old warehouse. A unique place for a terrace. It looks like you end up in an old garage with a lot of junk, tables that don't belong together and a wild little garden, but that's what makes it so attractive.
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Eilandje
A nice tip is the harbour walk on 't eilandje in Antwerp. This old harbour district has been transformed into a trendy residential and entertainment area. Old sheds and warehouses were renovated and boulevards were laid out with little green spaces. The location alone is worth the effort, everywhere you walk you see water.
The Red Star Line museum and the MAS, museum aan de stroom, are the two tourist attractions here. You can go free to the roof of the MAS, from where you have a spectacular view over the city and the port.
Be sure to visit the Felix warehouse on the Godefriduskaai. This is a beautiful warehouse from the 19th century that served as a storage place for, among other things, coffee and grain. The picturesque inner street in the building connects two neighbourhoods. Meanwhile, it has become a cosy restaurant.
If you cross Londenstraat, you arrive at the Kattendijkdok. You can walk along the water's edge to the Droogdokkenpark, where a beautiful park has been laid out. Deck chairs have been placed here from where you have a fantastic view of the Scheldt. An excellent location for a picnic.
If you walk further, you will pass the Pump House. In those days, the pump installations ensured that the dry dock was emptied so that the ships could be unloaded and loaded. In 2002, this beautiful building was transformed into a refined restaurant. The building has Art Nouveau features and beautiful round windows.
Across the street, you can see the imposing Port House. This building combines a historic architectural style with a modern one. The lower building used to be a fire station and has been preserved and renovated. The upper part is a piece of modern architecture by the famous Zaha Hadid and represents the Antwerp diamond.
If you walk back on the other side of the kattendijk dock you pass Bar Paniek (summer bar), located in an old warehouse. A unique place for a terrace. It looks like you end up in an old garage with a lot of junk, tables that don't belong together and a wild little garden, but that's what makes it so attractive.
Vintage hunting in the Kloosterstraat : This narrow and always pleasantly crowded street in the south of the city is a favorite route for flaneurs with a soft spot for antiques. Numerous minuscule stores filled with old furniture, collector’s items and retro gadgets make for long and slow afternoons in the sun. You can find anything you want here and everything you never knew you wanted.
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Kloosterstraat
KloosterstraatVintage hunting in the Kloosterstraat : This narrow and always pleasantly crowded street in the south of the city is a favorite route for flaneurs with a soft spot for antiques. Numerous minuscule stores filled with old furniture, collector’s items and retro gadgets make for long and slow afternoons in the sun. You can find anything you want here and everything you never knew you wanted.
Vlaeykensgang alley: Antwerp’s eminent medieval alley has to be the idyllic Vlaeykensgang. It’s a beloved spot to listen to the city’s carillons chime away during a concert and to dream about simpler times.
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Vlaaikensgang
VlaaikensgangVlaeykensgang alley: Antwerp’s eminent medieval alley has to be the idyllic Vlaeykensgang. It’s a beloved spot to listen to the city’s carillons chime away during a concert and to dream about simpler times.
If you find the Meir too crowded for shopping, and you are looking for more special shops, the 'Wilde Zee' is definitely a must. These are actually a few side streets of the Meir, but not all tourists have discovered them yet. Here you can have a nice stroll without being trampled on. Some of the streets that are worth a visit are: Lombardenvest, Schrijnwerkersstraat, Korte Gasthuisstraat, Huidevetterstraat,...
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De Wilde Zee
If you find the Meir too crowded for shopping, and you are looking for more special shops, the 'Wilde Zee' is definitely a must. These are actually a few side streets of the Meir, but not all tourists have discovered them yet. Here you can have a nice stroll without being trampled on. Some of the streets that are worth a visit are: Lombardenvest, Schrijnwerkersstraat, Korte Gasthuisstraat, Huidevetterstraat,...
Fortunately, not many tourists have discovered this beautiful square yet! It is located near the Antwerp Cathedral and as soon as you step onto the square, you imagine yourself back in the Baroque era. The stately St. Charles Borromeo's Church is a pearl from the Baroque era and was a former Jesuit church. In this church you will also be able to discover several works by Rubens. Every Sunday and public holiday, the Carolus Borromeus Church hosts an artists' mass.
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Hendrik Conscienceplein
Hendrik ConsciencepleinFortunately, not many tourists have discovered this beautiful square yet! It is located near the Antwerp Cathedral and as soon as you step onto the square, you imagine yourself back in the Baroque era. The stately St. Charles Borromeo's Church is a pearl from the Baroque era and was a former Jesuit church. In this church you will also be able to discover several works by Rubens. Every Sunday and public holiday, the Carolus Borromeus Church hosts an artists' mass.
Het Zuid is a district outside the centre of Antwerp that is considered the hippest area in town. Over the last few decades, the old buildings in the district have been converted into studios and workshops, but also into trendy homes. You will find a lot of galleries, fashion houses, design shops and art studios here, but also nice restaurants and cafés. You will also find a few art museums in the district, such as the Museum of Fine Arts and the Photo Museum.
The Museum of Fine Arts is still closed for the time being due to renovation works. Parts of the collection can be viewed at a few guest locations such as the Cathedral of Our Lady and the Snijders & Rockox House.
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Zuid
Het Zuid is a district outside the centre of Antwerp that is considered the hippest area in town. Over the last few decades, the old buildings in the district have been converted into studios and workshops, but also into trendy homes. You will find a lot of galleries, fashion houses, design shops and art studios here, but also nice restaurants and cafés. You will also find a few art museums in the district, such as the Museum of Fine Arts and the Photo Museum.
The Museum of Fine Arts is still closed for the time being due to renovation works. Parts of the collection can be viewed at a few guest locations such as the Cathedral of Our Lady and the Snijders & Rockox House.
The Zurenborg neighbourhood is located between Antwerp Central Station and Berchem Station, making it a beautifully hidden gem. This whole district was built at the beginning of the twentieth century and therefore exists mainly in the special Belle Époque style. Art-nouveau elements are everywhere, especially in the houses at the Cogels-Osylei and around it. You can also find a lot of nice terraces in the district, on the Draakplaats and the Tramplaats, where you can enjoy yourself like a local.
This neighbourhood has been on the rise the last few years and is laughingly called the 'hipster neighbourhood' by the locals. Definitely worth a stroll!
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Zurenborg
The Zurenborg neighbourhood is located between Antwerp Central Station and Berchem Station, making it a beautifully hidden gem. This whole district was built at the beginning of the twentieth century and therefore exists mainly in the special Belle Époque style. Art-nouveau elements are everywhere, especially in the houses at the Cogels-Osylei and around it. You can also find a lot of nice terraces in the district, on the Draakplaats and the Tramplaats, where you can enjoy yourself like a local.
This neighbourhood has been on the rise the last few years and is laughingly called the 'hipster neighbourhood' by the locals. Definitely worth a stroll!
Bezienswaardigheden
MoMu - Antwerp’s Fashion Museum, the MoMu, is situated in the centre of the fashion district. The building is also home to the Fashion Department of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts and Flanders DC
Attention: the MoMu is currently closed due to renovation and will reopen in the autumn of 2020. During the renovation, the museum building in Nationalestraat, Antwerp, is closed to the public.
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ModeMuseum
28 NationalestraatMoMu - Antwerp’s Fashion Museum, the MoMu, is situated in the centre of the fashion district. The building is also home to the Fashion Department of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts and Flanders DC
Attention: the MoMu is currently closed due to renovation and will reopen in the autumn of 2020. During the renovation, the museum building in Nationalestraat, Antwerp, is closed to the public.
The FOMU is one of the most prestigious and leading photography museums in Europe. As an open house, we enter into dialogue with our public. The FOMU collects and manages unique collections of photographic images, equipment and books. The FOMU creates ambitious exhibitions that contextualise and connect. The FOMU is ambassador for young talent and established homegrown values. The FOMU inspires and enriches.
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Fotomuseum Antwerpen
47 WaalsekaaiThe FOMU is one of the most prestigious and leading photography museums in Europe. As an open house, we enter into dialogue with our public. The FOMU collects and manages unique collections of photographic images, equipment and books. The FOMU creates ambitious exhibitions that contextualise and connect. The FOMU is ambassador for young talent and established homegrown values. The FOMU inspires and enriches.
DIVA - Antwerp Home of Diamonds is a unique public experience focussing on the magical world of diamonds, jewellery and goldsmithing.
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Diamantmuseet
17 SuikerruiDIVA - Antwerp Home of Diamonds is a unique public experience focussing on the magical world of diamonds, jewellery and goldsmithing.
Mas - Museum aan de stroom is a landmark between the city and its port, this brand new museum tells the story of Antwerp and its inhabitants. The view from the roof is breathtaking on a clear and sunny day, and those who dare to look down can spot a beautiful artwork from renowned Belgian painter Luc Tuymans hidden somewhere on the museum site itself.
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MAS - Museum ved elven
1 HanzestedenplaatsMas - Museum aan de stroom is a landmark between the city and its port, this brand new museum tells the story of Antwerp and its inhabitants. The view from the roof is breathtaking on a clear and sunny day, and those who dare to look down can spot a beautiful artwork from renowned Belgian painter Luc Tuymans hidden somewhere on the museum site itself.
The Rubens House - this small museum is located in the former studio and home of one of the most famous Flemish painters of all time. Peter Paul Rubens lived in the 17th century and created some of the most beautiful altarpieces, portraits and landscapes in a specific baroque style. The Rubenshuisitself is a masterpiece of architecture and the walls of the building are adorned with an impressive selection of Rubens’ artwork and paintings, including his very own self-portrait.
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Rubenshuset
9-11 WapperThe Rubens House - this small museum is located in the former studio and home of one of the most famous Flemish painters of all time. Peter Paul Rubens lived in the 17th century and created some of the most beautiful altarpieces, portraits and landscapes in a specific baroque style. The Rubenshuisitself is a masterpiece of architecture and the walls of the building are adorned with an impressive selection of Rubens’ artwork and paintings, including his very own self-portrait.
Plantin moretus museum - This is where the age-long history of the book, printing and entrepreneurship really comes to life. It is home to the oldest printing presses in the world. There are tens of thousands of books about pretty much everything people find fascinating and a great fine art collection
Plantin en Moretuslei
Plantin en MoretusleiPlantin moretus museum - This is where the age-long history of the book, printing and entrepreneurship really comes to life. It is home to the oldest printing presses in the world. There are tens of thousands of books about pretty much everything people find fascinating and a great fine art collection
MUHKA, the Museum of Contemporary Art, immerses you in a lot of striking and contemporary art. There is a permanent collection (part of which you can visit for free as a first introduction) and there is also a lot of variety on the programme.
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Museum for samtidskunst Antwerpen
32 LeuvenstraatMUHKA, the Museum of Contemporary Art, immerses you in a lot of striking and contemporary art. There is a permanent collection (part of which you can visit for free as a first introduction) and there is also a lot of variety on the programme.
The Chocolate Line is a gorgeous chocolate shop and is located in Grand Meir Palace, which was at one time owned by both the Belgian Royal Family and Napoleon. You can buy a variety of unique handmade chocolates here — including Earl Grey, cannabis, bacon and cigar-flavored chocolate squares.
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The Chocolate Line
50 MeirThe Chocolate Line is a gorgeous chocolate shop and is located in Grand Meir Palace, which was at one time owned by both the Belgian Royal Family and Napoleon. You can buy a variety of unique handmade chocolates here — including Earl Grey, cannabis, bacon and cigar-flavored chocolate squares.
PAKT is a fun (and until now quite unknown) hotspot in Antwerp. The PAKT site is home to more than 25 creative entrepreneurs, including a coffee bar and roastery, tasty lunch spots, restaurants, a Belgian beer bar, fitness and much more! This hidden gem in the heart of Antwerp is also freely accessible. PAKT is located in the Groen Kwartier and there is a green courtyard, a playground and several hidden green corners. If you want to visit this special rooftop farm, you will have to do so during one of the organised activities.
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PAKT
1 Regine BeerpleinPAKT is a fun (and until now quite unknown) hotspot in Antwerp. The PAKT site is home to more than 25 creative entrepreneurs, including a coffee bar and roastery, tasty lunch spots, restaurants, a Belgian beer bar, fitness and much more! This hidden gem in the heart of Antwerp is also freely accessible. PAKT is located in the Groen Kwartier and there is a green courtyard, a playground and several hidden green corners. If you want to visit this special rooftop farm, you will have to do so during one of the organised activities.
The Middelheim Museum may be located just outside the centre of Antwerp, but it is still easy to reach and certainly worth a visit. The Middelheim Museum is a free open-air museum surrounded by beautiful nature. You can stroll through the sculpture park and discover the museum at your own pace. There are three other parks in the area that you can combine with your visit: Den Brandt, Vogelenzang and Hortiflora.
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Middelheim-museet
61 MiddelheimlaanThe Middelheim Museum may be located just outside the centre of Antwerp, but it is still easy to reach and certainly worth a visit. The Middelheim Museum is a free open-air museum surrounded by beautiful nature. You can stroll through the sculpture park and discover the museum at your own pace. There are three other parks in the area that you can combine with your visit: Den Brandt, Vogelenzang and Hortiflora.
The city's most famous market is the centuries-old Vogeltjesmarkt (bird market). As the name suggests, this market used to be all about selling birds, but nowadays you can buy all sorts of things. Think of clothes, flowers, delicacies... and of course still birds. The market continues every Sunday until around 12-13 hrs, located around the Oudevaartplaats, the Theaterplein and the Tabakvest.
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Fuglemarkedet
2000 TheaterbuurtThe city's most famous market is the centuries-old Vogeltjesmarkt (bird market). As the name suggests, this market used to be all about selling birds, but nowadays you can buy all sorts of things. Think of clothes, flowers, delicacies... and of course still birds. The market continues every Sunday until around 12-13 hrs, located around the Oudevaartplaats, the Theaterplein and the Tabakvest.
Fan of culture? Then you can indulge yourself and visit the Bourla Theatre or the City Theatre. The Bourla Theatre was designed in 1827 by architect Pierre Bourla.
With the special semicircular entrance, he left his mark on the unusual architecture. The Bourla Schouwburg has been the home of the Toneelhuis theatre company since 1998.
The City Theatre has a tragic beginning: on 8 October 1944, a V1-bomb fell on the Bonte Mantelstraat in Antwerp, destroying it and some other streets almost completely. As a result, the city council decided in '69 to make way for Theaterplein, where the city council would build Antwerp's new municipal theatre. For in the Bourlaschouwburg a fire had broken out in the cellars, and three years earlier there had been a fire in a cinema in Sclessin. The cultural temples had to become safer and larger. The plans for the City Theatre were born.
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Bourla Theatre
18 KomedieplaatsFan of culture? Then you can indulge yourself and visit the Bourla Theatre or the City Theatre. The Bourla Theatre was designed in 1827 by architect Pierre Bourla.
With the special semicircular entrance, he left his mark on the unusual architecture. The Bourla Schouwburg has been the home of the Toneelhuis theatre company since 1998.
The City Theatre has a tragic beginning: on 8 October 1944, a V1-bomb fell on the Bonte Mantelstraat in Antwerp, destroying it and some other streets almost completely. As a result, the city council decided in '69 to make way for Theaterplein, where the city council would build Antwerp's new municipal theatre. For in the Bourlaschouwburg a fire had broken out in the cellars, and three years earlier there had been a fire in a cinema in Sclessin. The cultural temples had to become safer and larger. The plans for the City Theatre were born.
Antwerp Zoo dates back to 1843 and is one of the most famous, oldest and most beautiful city zoos in Europe. It is located right next to the Central Station (if you stand on platform 6, you can already see the walls and trees of the zoo). There are about 1000 different animal species to be seen in the zoo, and you can also walk around in the beautiful garden of the zoo. The Antwerp Zoo is definitely fun when you go out with children, because here they can feast their eyes.
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ZOO Antwerpen
20-26 Koningin AstridpleinAntwerp Zoo dates back to 1843 and is one of the most famous, oldest and most beautiful city zoos in Europe. It is located right next to the Central Station (if you stand on platform 6, you can already see the walls and trees of the zoo). There are about 1000 different animal species to be seen in the zoo, and you can also walk around in the beautiful garden of the zoo. The Antwerp Zoo is definitely fun when you go out with children, because here they can feast their eyes.
The Sint-Annatunnel or Pedestrian Tunnel takes you under the Scheldt river from the right bank to the left bank. The tunnel itself is already a special structure because of the wooden escalators and the works of art in the tunnel. Once on the left bank, you have a beautiful view of the Antwerp skyline.
Sint-Annatunnel
Sint-AnnatunnelThe Sint-Annatunnel or Pedestrian Tunnel takes you under the Scheldt river from the right bank to the left bank. The tunnel itself is already a special structure because of the wooden escalators and the works of art in the tunnel. Once on the left bank, you have a beautiful view of the Antwerp skyline.
The Antwerp Ruien, or old sewers or vaulted city canals, are a special attraction in the city. Waste water is no longer flushed away in the Ruien, which is why you can visit them with an underground walk. Since 2005, the three-hour walking tours have been organised. At the start of the tour, you put on a protective suit and are then guided through underground Antwerp.
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De Ruien
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The Antwerp Ruien, or old sewers or vaulted city canals, are a special attraction in the city. Waste water is no longer flushed away in the Ruien, which is why you can visit them with an underground walk. Since 2005, the three-hour walking tours have been organised. At the start of the tour, you put on a protective suit and are then guided through underground Antwerp.
't Steen is the old fortress of Antwerp, which can be found on the banks of the Scheldt. It was built at the beginning of the thirteenth century and is therefore the oldest building on the Antwerp quay. It was also one of the first stone buildings in the city. The castle served as a prison for hundreds of years, but since the 19th century it is a museum. Near the castle, you can also find a statue of Lange Wapper, a tease who frightened drunk people in a 19th century poem.
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Hetsteen
1 Steenplein't Steen is the old fortress of Antwerp, which can be found on the banks of the Scheldt. It was built at the beginning of the thirteenth century and is therefore the oldest building on the Antwerp quay. It was also one of the first stone buildings in the city. The castle served as a prison for hundreds of years, but since the 19th century it is a museum. Near the castle, you can also find a statue of Lange Wapper, a tease who frightened drunk people in a 19th century poem.
De Plantentuin of Den Botanieken Hof aan de Leopoldstraat is ook een kleine oase van rust in het centrum. Ooit deed de Plantentuin dienst als tuin waar kruiden met genezende krachten werden geplant voor het ziekenhuis. Tegenwoordig vind je er ongeveer 2000 verschillende soorten planten, bloemen en bomen, waarvan sommige van deze flora beschermd zijn.
Tijdens het winkelen of bekijken van bezienswaardigheden is de Plantentuin dan een prachtige plek om even te zitten op een bankje en bij te komen.
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Botanisk hage
24 LeopoldstraatDe Plantentuin of Den Botanieken Hof aan de Leopoldstraat is ook een kleine oase van rust in het centrum. Ooit deed de Plantentuin dienst als tuin waar kruiden met genezende krachten werden geplant voor het ziekenhuis. Tegenwoordig vind je er ongeveer 2000 verschillende soorten planten, bloemen en bomen, waarvan sommige van deze flora beschermd zijn.
Tijdens het winkelen of bekijken van bezienswaardigheden is de Plantentuin dan een prachtige plek om even te zitten op een bankje en bij te komen.
In the 16th century, the beguinage was a place where elderly poor women lived together in small houses around a park. These beguines often dedicated themselves to a life of faith. Nowadays, only a few beguines live in this Beguinage, and most of the other houses are homes for the elderly. The court itself is a beautiful place of rest in the city and definitely worth a visit.
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béguinage of Antwerp
39 RodestraatIn the 16th century, the beguinage was a place where elderly poor women lived together in small houses around a park. These beguines often dedicated themselves to a life of faith. Nowadays, only a few beguines live in this Beguinage, and most of the other houses are homes for the elderly. The court itself is a beautiful place of rest in the city and definitely worth a visit.
Antwerp's Grote Markt is the city's central square, but also one of the cosiest. At the square, you will find a lot of beautiful old guild houses and sights, but also some nice terraces and the beautiful Brabo fountain with a statue of Silvius Brabo. From the Grote Markt, you can see the sixteenth-century Antwerp City Hall, which was designed by Cornelis Floris and is considered one of the most beautiful Renaissance buildings in the Low Countries.
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Grote Markt
Grote MarktAntwerp's Grote Markt is the city's central square, but also one of the cosiest. At the square, you will find a lot of beautiful old guild houses and sights, but also some nice terraces and the beautiful Brabo fountain with a statue of Silvius Brabo. From the Grote Markt, you can see the sixteenth-century Antwerp City Hall, which was designed by Cornelis Floris and is considered one of the most beautiful Renaissance buildings in the Low Countries.
Did you know that Antwerp Central Station is one of the most beautiful railway buildings in Europe? Because it is such a beautiful station, it has been given the name 'railway cathedral'. The station used to be a small terminus, which was then extensively renovated in 2007 to become a major railway station. Now it is no longer a stopping point and you can easily take a train to Amsterdam, for example.
Certainly one of the most spectacular stations
The station building is a mix of stone walls and a glass dome and contains platforms spread over different levels. So even if you don't take the train to Antwerp, it's definitely worth visiting the station.
If you are in the Central Station, make sure you walk through the beautiful corridors and stroll on the grand staircase. The 'Middenstatie', as Antwerp locals call it, is built in an eclectic style.
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Centraal Station
59 PelikaanstraatDid you know that Antwerp Central Station is one of the most beautiful railway buildings in Europe? Because it is such a beautiful station, it has been given the name 'railway cathedral'. The station used to be a small terminus, which was then extensively renovated in 2007 to become a major railway station. Now it is no longer a stopping point and you can easily take a train to Amsterdam, for example.
Certainly one of the most spectacular stations
The station building is a mix of stone walls and a glass dome and contains platforms spread over different levels. So even if you don't take the train to Antwerp, it's definitely worth visiting the station.
If you are in the Central Station, make sure you walk through the beautiful corridors and stroll on the grand staircase. The 'Middenstatie', as Antwerp locals call it, is built in an eclectic style.
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Exotic markt / Saturday Market
Exotic market / Saturday market : Underneath the white beams floating above Antwerp Theaterplein square, an outdoor food market settles in every Saturday, and it is overflowing with colors and fragrances from fresh flowers, herbs and both warm and cold international snacks. It’s the kind of place where an Antwerp foodie likes to start his or her weekend. Handmade fish croquettes, Moroccan mint tea, French champagnes, and Greek olives are all staples of the market, though a lot of locals also use the place to stock up on ingredients for an expansive family meal later. If you pop by half an hour
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Friday Market (only in the morning)
The biggest market classic in Antwerp, with roots reaching back to the 16th century, has its home in the historic core, next to the old Plantin-Moretus printing house. On this snug cobbled square called Vrijdagmarkt (“Friday Market”), each final day of the working week results in a series of small bidding wars. Dealers jovially prize their secondhand bikes, chairs, and bags full of miscellaneous trinkets at a loud volume so that even the people on the terraces get to enjoy the action. Every Friday
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Cartoon's cinema (on a rainy day)
Cinema Cartoons: If you’re stuck in Antwerp on a rainy day, Cartoon’s is the city’s smallest cinema and the coziest alternative to any other indoor activity. It distinguishes itself from other cinemas by programming mostly arthouse and indie films, and by not selling popcorn or nachos. In the evening you can descend to the basement bar to enjoy live music by local bands
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Shopping
As everyone knows, there are a lot of shops in the famous shopping street at the Meir, but these are mainly the well-known chain shops. So make sure you also explore the side streets and the small streets at the Meir, because they are bursting with nice shops. The city festival hall is also a must to visit, even if you don't necessarily want to shop.
For the real fashion lovers, there is also the Fashion Quarter where, among other things, the Antwerp Fashion Museum is located. In addition, there are three famous streets where you can find the best boutiques. So make sure you mark them down on