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 ntwerp,
the second-largest city in Belgium is one of the most dynamic cities in the
world.
But the city is probably best known for its harbor, one of the largest in the
world, and for its diamonds. More than 50% of the world diamond production passes
through Antwerp.
The largest city in Flanders, the northern region of Belgium, Antwerp is also
known for its fashion and for several famous painters like Rubens and Van Dijck.
Besides historical buildings from the 13th to 19th century, the city also boast
a large number of museums, a great zoo, large pedestrian-only shopping streets
and, best of all, great beers.
It is also a great city to hang out with a thriving nightlife, more than 800
restaurants and 1600 pubs, many open for 24 hours.
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The
Carolus Borromeus Church is located at a small Italianesque
square.
The interior was designed by the Antwerp painter
P.P. Rubens.
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St. James Church, one of Antwerp's largest churches, was built between 1491 and 1656 in late gothic style.
The church is best known as the last resting place for Antwerp's famous painter Pieter Paul Rubens.
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