Things to see in Antwerp - What to see in Antwerp

Museums in Antwerp

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Antwerp is a city with a river and a harbour. Centuries ago, it was a meeting place for people of different nationalities. Today t

Streets in Antwerp

Antwerp Chinatown

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Just get off the Antwerp train, near the station exit and I noticed a Chinese door that caught my attention on the other side of t

Shopping Malls in Antwerp

Shopping Stadsfeestzaal

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This impressive building was built in the early twentieth century as a great room to celebrate numerous festivities. It was commis

Squares in Mechelen

Vismarkt

The plaza in the Belgian cities are usually charming places. And this is the case in this plaza which is a small little square tha

Gardens in Antwerp

Stadspark

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The Stadspark is small and comfortable, just right to go for a walk, ride a bike, or just lie on the grass and watch the rabbits.

Of Cultural Interest in Grobbendonk

Grobbendonk, Belgium

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Many people say that Belgium is like a fairy tale, and after visiting cities such as Antwerp, Bruges - I can say it is. But I reco

Streets in Antwerp

El callejón Vlaeykens

At number 16 in the bustling and charming Oude Loornmarkt there is an old house that is the gateway to the "hidden path" of Antwe

Squares in Antwerp

Groenplaats

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When you first arrive in Antwerp, after passing Meir Boulevard, you find this huge square, and the first thought you have (especia

Zoos in Antwerp

Antwerp Zoo

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The Antwerp Zoo is one of the oldest zoos in the world and the oldest in Belgium. It was inaugurated on July 21, 1843. The zoo is

Cities in Antwerp

Antwerp

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Of Touristic Interest in Antwerp

The Boerentoren

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No, this is not the Empire State Building - but it is a skyscraper reminiscent of those in New York. In fact it was built and fina

Gardens in Antwerp

Plantentuin

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I spent a week in Antwerp, and I've never been in a city with so much light. Some of my pictures were overexposed as a result! One

Streets in Mechelen

Ijzerenleen

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Very close to the Grote Markt, towards the river, even though this passage was under construction during my visit, for me, it was

Palaces in Mechelen

Palace Margarita Austria

In the small town of Mechelen / Malines, while going for a stroll, you may find the palace of Margaret of Austria, and beautiful g

Gardens in Mechelen

Kruidtun Park

From what I could find, this is the only park in the city of Mechelen. It is at least the most famous and you can see ancient tree

Churches in Mechelen

Church Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-over-of-Dijlekerk

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Located somewhere south of the city, overlooking the river, the church Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-over-de-Dijlekerk (do not ask me how to pr

Of Cultural Interest in Lier

Lier

Lier is a tiny Belgian village not far from Antwerp but escaped tourist routes they usually do when visiting Belgium. It can be re

Museums in Antwerp

Rubenshuis

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Rubenshuis or Rubens House is a must-see when you get to Antwerp. This house stands on the main Meir shopping street, and isn't t

Things to do in Antwerp

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