Antwerp
Belgium · 8 m
Description
Antwerp (Antwerpen) is Belgium's second-largest city and an international port metropolis on the River Scheldt. The city is renowned as one of the world's leading centres for the diamond trade as well as a hub of fashion, art and design. Antwerp is known for its magnificent historic centre with the Grote Markt, the Cathedral of Our Lady featuring masterpieces by Peter Paul Rubens, its outstanding museums and its vibrant shopping and dining scene. Historic architecture blends seamlessly with contemporary design, creative neighbourhoods and a cosmopolitan atmosphere. As one of Europe's largest seaports, Antwerp combines centuries of trading heritage with a dynamic, modern character, making it one of Belgium's most captivating city destinations.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 3 days (optimal 2 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: May – June or September
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Cathedral of Our Lady
- Grote Markt and Guildhalls
- Antwerp Central Station
- MAS (Museum aan de Stroom)
- Rubens House (Rubenshuis)
- Antwerp Diamond District
- Museum Plantin-Moretus (UNESCO)
- Het Steen
- Meir
- St. Anna Tunnel
- Museum Mayer van den Bergh
- Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp (KMSKA)
- Red Star Line Museum
- St. Charles Borromeo Church
- Sint-Andries Quarter
- Museum Vleeshuis
- Middelheim Museum
- Port House
- Antwerp Zoo
- Cogels-Osylei
- ModeMuseum (MoMu)
- Chocolate Nation
- Park Spoor Noord
- Scheldt Riverside
Getting there
- Train stations:
- Antwerpen-Centraal
- Seaport:
- Reachable by ship or ferry