Antwerp

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.

Some Antwerp Highlights:

Plantin-Moretus Museum, Antwerp
	In 2005 this fine printing workshop and museum was the first museum added to Unesco's World Heritage List. More about the museum...

Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp
	The Royal Museum of Fine Arts was built at the end of the 19th century in the center of a new neighborhood. It was one of the attractions at the 1894 Antwerp World exposition. The museum's collection features many works by Rubens and other famous Antwerp artists. More about the Museum...