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Most Popular Attractions (last 7 days)
- 1. Central Station
- 2. Cathedral of Our Lady
- 3. Zurenborg
- 4. Middelheim Sculpture Museum
- 5. Zoo
- 6. Royal Museum of Fine Arts
- 7. Grote Markt
- 8. City Hall
- 9. Rubens House
- 10. Bourla Theater
- 11. Groenplaats
- 12. Zuid
- 13. KBC Tower
- 14. Plantin-Moretus Museum
- 15. Meir
- 16. 't Steen
Some Antwerp Facts
Country :
Belgium
Currency :
Euro (EUR)
Language :
Flemish (Dutch)
Population
City: 455.148 (2006)
Time
Zone: Central European Time (CET)
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Antwerp is the largest city in Flanders. Besides the many historical buildings that are reminiscent of the city's heyday in the 16th century, Antwerp boasts a lively shopping and entertainment scene as well as many cultural attractions.The city is also known for its diamonds, fashion and Flemish artists such as Rubens and van Dyck, of whom many works can be admired in the local museums.
Random Antwerp Highlights
Antwerp's palatial City Hall was built between 1561 and 1565. Its Flemish-Renaissance style architecture influenced the design of many government buildings across Europe.
A favorite among tourists is a walk along the 16th century Vlaeykensgang, one of Antwerp's few remaining historic alleys. The narrow street's entrances are no wider than a doorway.
Antwerp's centrally located city park was created in the 19th century at the site of a military fort. The triangular park is laid out as an English style landscaped garden and features a pond with an 1869 iron suspension bridge.
Ever since this square was created in the 16th century, auctions of second-hand goods have been held here every Friday. The square is also the site of one of the city's most important museums, Plantin-Moretus.
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