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Antwerp ( / ˈæntwɜːrp / ⓘ; Dutch: Antwerpen [ˈɑntʋɛrpə (n)] ⓘ; French: Anvers [ɑ̃vɛʁs] ⓘ) is a city and a municipality in the Flemish Region of Belgium. It is the capital and largest city of Antwerp Province, and the third largest city in Belgium by area at 204.51 km 2 (78.96 sq mi) after Tournai and Couvin.
- Admire Antwerp Central Station
- Learn About Printing at The Museum Plantin-Moretus
- Pop Into Rubens House
- Visit The Red Star Line Museum
- Explore The Historic Antwerp Zoo
- Eat “French” Fries
- Shop in Style
- Worship The Cathedral of Our Lady
- Drink Beer
- Explore Het Steen
Looking at a train station may not be one of the best things to do in many cities but in Antwerp, it is an absolute must. The Gothic architecture of the building’s impressive exterior will take your breath away and the main hall is equally splendid. The station is one of the city’s most treasured landmarks and has been rated as one of the world’s t...
This former printing press was once one of the finest in the world. The site has been home to museum since 1876 and is now a UNSECO World Heritage Site. It may be unusual for a museum to be inducted into World Heritage Site status but once you visit this fascinating place you will see why. The building itself dates back to medieval times and, along...
Rubenshuis is the former home of the painter Pieter Paul Rubens. The home was built by Rubens himself as both a place to live and also as a studio for him to work in. The building was in a bad way prior to restorative work that began in 1937 but with some careful work, the building has now returned to its former glory. As well as furniture from the...
The Red Star Line Museum exhibits the stories of many migrants who left Belgium, mainly for America, via the Red Star Line ships. Most of the passengers embarked from the very building in which the museum is housed. The exhibits are very engaging and use actual photographs and other personal items to vividly tell the story of the crossing from Belg...
Antwerp Zoo was founded in 1843 and makes a great day out when you are tired of looking at museums and architecture. The zoo may be one of the oldest in the world but the facilities are modern and world class with state of the art enclosures and breeding programmes. Popular attractions at the zoo include a loved up koala couple who live together in...
I don’t want to spark an international conflict with this point but Belgians will argue that they actually invented so-called French Fries. Regardless of who invented them, Antwerp is a great place to experience the Belgian take on fries. Forget fast-food, in Belgium they slow the pace and serve fries in frites cafes which specialize in serving the...
Shopping centres don’t come much more stylish than the Stadsfeestzaal Shopping Centre in the centre of Antwerp. The building was once almost destroyed but due to its status as a listed building it was promptly restored to exactly how it should be. The architecture, marble staircase and mosaic floor will keep even the most reluctant shoppers enterta...
The tallest cathedral in the Low Countries is one that can be appreciated both from outside and inside. It took 169 years to build before being completed in the year 1521. The spire is visible from many areas of the city and rarely fails to take one’s breath away. The interior is a striking blend of Baroque decor and Ruben’s artwork. An entry fee t...
The Belgians are rightfully proud of their beer and it would be rude to visit Antwerp and not sample a few cold beers. Visiting the Antwerp Brewery is a good place to learn about Belgian beer as well as sampling a glass of De Koninck beer at the very site it was made. If this fails to quench your thirst, why not visit Paters Vaetje, located by the ...
Het Steen is the name of a small but pretty castle just on the side of the river in Antwerp. The castle dates back to the early 13th Century and makes for some great photographs. Also worth photographing is the odd statue outside the castle of Lange Wapper, a large peeping tom character who is exposing his codpiece to passers by. There is nothing t...
Welcome to Antwerp! Get inspired for a vibrant experience full of fashion, shopping, gastronomy, culture and architecture. Whatever is on your city trip checklist, Antwerp has it all.
- Grand Place (Grote Markt) Antwerp's Grand Place (Grote Markt) with its town hall and numerous guild houses is the heart of the old town. In the middle stands the ornate Brabo Fountain Brabo erected in 1887 by Jef Lambeaux and depicting the Roman soldier Silvius Brabo tossing the severed hand of the giant Antigonus into the Scheldt.
- Cathedral of Our Lady. The Cathedral of Our Lady (Onze Lieve Vrouwkathedraal), is Belgium's largest Gothic church. Work was started on the cathedral in 1352, continuing until 1521.
- Rubens' House (Rubenshuis) Peter Paul Rubens acquired No. 9 in 1610 – a year after his marriage to Isabella Brant – living there until his death in 1640.
- Tour the Museum aan de Stroom (MAS) Antwerp's municipal museum is housed in a fine example of modern architecture that features a geometric configuration of variegated stone and wave-shaped glass panels.
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Jun 8, 2024 · Antwerp is situated on the Schelde (Scheldt) River, about 55 miles (88 km) from the North Sea. The Schelde, together with the Meuse and the Rhine, forms the biggest estuary in western Europe, and Antwerp is an essential part of an enormous harbour complex, one of the greatest in the world.
Discover Antwerp, Belgium's second city and a cultural hub of fashion, art and history. Explore its medieval heart, riverside fortress, Rubens' house and museums, and more.
Sep 9, 2022 · Discover Antwerp, Belgium's second city, where old-world grandeur and industrial power meet. Explore its historic port, art nouveau architecture, Flemish masters, diamond district and vibrant nightlife.
