Guidebook for Antwerp

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Guidebook for Antwerp

Shopping

Shop till you drop!
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Meir
Meir
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Shop till you drop!
Large hall originally built at the beginning of the 20th century as a permanent site for official festivities. In 2000, the glass-vaulted hall was renovated and reopened as a modern shopping center.
65 residents recomanen
Shopping Stadsfeestzaal
78 Meir
65 residents recomanen
Large hall originally built at the beginning of the 20th century as a permanent site for official festivities. In 2000, the glass-vaulted hall was renovated and reopened as a modern shopping center.

Sightseeing

This Roman Catholic cathedral was started in 1352 and, although the first stage of construction was ended in 1521, it has never been completed.
177 residents recomanen
Catedral de Nostra Senyora
21 Groenplaats
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This Roman Catholic cathedral was started in 1352 and, although the first stage of construction was ended in 1521, it has never been completed.
Museum of Fashion
152 residents recomanen
ModeMuseum
28 Nationalestraat
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Museum of Fashion
Houses a collection of paintings, sculptures and drawings from the fourteenth to the twentieth centuries.
98 residents recomanen
Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
1 Leopold de Waelplaats
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Houses a collection of paintings, sculptures and drawings from the fourteenth to the twentieth centuries.
Built after the Viking incursions in the early Middle Ages as the first stone fortress of Antwerp, Het Steen is Antwerp's oldest building and used to be its oldest urban centre.
85 residents recomanen
Hetsteen
1 Steenplein
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Built after the Viking incursions in the early Middle Ages as the first stone fortress of Antwerp, Het Steen is Antwerp's oldest building and used to be its oldest urban centre.
The 60 metre high MAS was designed by Neutelings Riedijk Architects. The façade is made of Indian red sandstone and curved glass panel construction. The MAS houses several temporary exhibitions.
475 residents recomanen
MAS - Museum aan de Stroom
1 Hanzestedenplaats
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The 60 metre high MAS was designed by Neutelings Riedijk Architects. The façade is made of Indian red sandstone and curved glass panel construction. The MAS houses several temporary exhibitions.
In 2009 the American magazine Newsweek judged Antwerpen-Centraal the world's fourth greatest train station.
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Antwerpen Centraal station
27 Koningin Astridplein
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In 2009 the American magazine Newsweek judged Antwerpen-Centraal the world's fourth greatest train station.
The construction of the new Palace of Justice in Antwerp is the result of a policy of modernization of the judiciary institution of the country.
rechtbank van eerste aanleg Antwerpen, afdeling Antwerpen
20 Bolivarplaats
The construction of the new Palace of Justice in Antwerp is the result of a policy of modernization of the judiciary institution of the country.
The Stadspark is a 14ha park in the city entre. It is triangular with the top pointing North. Great for a relaxing walk, avoid when dark!
83 residents recomanen
Parc de la Ciutat
Rubenslei
83 residents recomanen
The Stadspark is a 14ha park in the city entre. It is triangular with the top pointing North. Great for a relaxing walk, avoid when dark!
The Grote Markt is one of the principle tourist attractions in Antwerp. On the square stands the town hall, guild-houses, and Brabo fountain.
157 residents recomanen
Grote Markt
Grote Markt
157 residents recomanen
The Grote Markt is one of the principle tourist attractions in Antwerp. On the square stands the town hall, guild-houses, and Brabo fountain.
Near the Centraal Station intersection stands the Koninklijke Vlaamse Opera (Royal Flemish Opera House) built in 1907.
32 residents recomanen
Opera Antwerpen
1 Frankrijklei
32 residents recomanen
Near the Centraal Station intersection stands the Koninklijke Vlaamse Opera (Royal Flemish Opera House) built in 1907.
The Provinciaal Diamantmuseum explores all the different aspects of the trade in diamonds, including sections on their extraction, processing and industrial use. Diamond cutters can be seen at work.
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Museu del Diamant
17 Suikerrui
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The Provinciaal Diamantmuseum explores all the different aspects of the trade in diamonds, including sections on their extraction, processing and industrial use. Diamond cutters can be seen at work.
The handsome Roccoco facade of No. 50 is the former Koninklijke Paleis (Royal Palace). The house was Napoleon's Antwerp residence during the French occupation. It no provides a venue for exhibitions.
Meir 50
50 Meir
The handsome Roccoco facade of No. 50 is the former Koninklijke Paleis (Royal Palace). The house was Napoleon's Antwerp residence during the French occupation. It no provides a venue for exhibitions.
Peter Paul Rubens acquired No. 9 in 1610 - a year after his marriage to Isabella Brant - living there until his death in 1640. He arranged his home and studio to his own taste and requirements.
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Casa Rubens
9-11 Wapper
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Peter Paul Rubens acquired No. 9 in 1610 - a year after his marriage to Isabella Brant - living there until his death in 1640. He arranged his home and studio to his own taste and requirements.
Central square of Antwerp. Hence the name "Groenplaats", which means "Green Square". In 1848, a statue of painter Peter-Paul Rubens was placed in the center of the square.
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Groenplaats
Groenplaats
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Central square of Antwerp. Hence the name "Groenplaats", which means "Green Square". In 1848, a statue of painter Peter-Paul Rubens was placed in the center of the square.
Antwerp is one of the few European river cities which doesn't have any bridges. The tunnel runs from the Sint-Jansviet square in the city centre to the left bank and is accessed via wooden escalators.
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Sint-Annatunnel
Sint-Annatunnel
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Antwerp is one of the few European river cities which doesn't have any bridges. The tunnel runs from the Sint-Jansviet square in the city centre to the left bank and is accessed via wooden escalators.
This theatre is from the 19th century and has 900 seats. Pierre Bourla, from Paris, became the cities architect in 1819. He designed the new theatre in 1834.
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Bourla
7 Graanmarkt
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This theatre is from the 19th century and has 900 seats. Pierre Bourla, from Paris, became the cities architect in 1819. He designed the new theatre in 1834.
“The Black Panther” is the nickname for this beautiful building from 1303. The nickname comes from the art gallery with the same name which now occupies the building.
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De Zwarte Panter (Black Panther)
70-72-74 Hoogstraat
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“The Black Panther” is the nickname for this beautiful building from 1303. The nickname comes from the art gallery with the same name which now occupies the building.
The museum holds a permanent collection of contemporary art from Belgian and international artists, an arthouse cinema and an extensive library of books on contemporary art.
147 residents recomanen
Museu d'Art Contemporani d'Anvers
32 Leuvenstraat
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The museum holds a permanent collection of contemporary art from Belgian and international artists, an arthouse cinema and an extensive library of books on contemporary art.
The Zuiderterras promenade along the river Scheldt brings you from the Steen Castle to the Sint-Anna Tunnel. Perfect place for boat-spotting and taking nice photographs.
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Zuiderterras / RAS
37 Ernest Van Dijckkaai
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The Zuiderterras promenade along the river Scheldt brings you from the Steen Castle to the Sint-Anna Tunnel. Perfect place for boat-spotting and taking nice photographs.
Built in Renaissance style, from 1561 to 1564, the architect was Cornelius Floris de Vriendt. The building is covered with colourful flags, representing most countries in the world.
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Antwerp City Hall
1 Grote Markt
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Built in Renaissance style, from 1561 to 1564, the architect was Cornelius Floris de Vriendt. The building is covered with colourful flags, representing most countries in the world.

Food Scene

Perfect Sunday brunch!
Brasserie Nero
32 Leopold de Waelplaats
Perfect Sunday brunch!
Fine restaurant next to the yacht harbour of Antwerp.
54 residents recomanen
Felix Pakhuis
30 Godefriduskaai
54 residents recomanen
Fine restaurant next to the yacht harbour of Antwerp.
Need a quick bite? Just cross the street. Proper dishes for a fair price.
Den Houten lepel
65 Kronenburgstraat
Need a quick bite? Just cross the street. Proper dishes for a fair price.
Best sushi nearby!
17 residents recomanen
Zaowang Zuid
72 Scheldestraat
17 residents recomanen
Best sushi nearby!
Brunch and lunch!
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Berlin
1 Kleine Markt
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Brunch and lunch!
Best sushi take-away.
Sushi Shop
21 Kammenstraat
Best sushi take-away.
Chique!
17 residents recomanen
Het Pomphuis
Siberiastraat
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Chique!
Nice and closeby, good value for money.
Hangar 41
41 Sint-Michielskaai
Nice and closeby, good value for money.
The best pitta/kebab in Antwerp, as awarded by the Gault & Millau culinary guide.
30 residents recomanen
Finjan
1 Graaf van Hoornestraat
30 residents recomanen
The best pitta/kebab in Antwerp, as awarded by the Gault & Millau culinary guide.
Best burgers in town! Caution: you will spend more money on cocktails than food.
7 residents recomanen
Burgers and Booze
7 Leopold de Waelstraat
7 residents recomanen
Best burgers in town! Caution: you will spend more money on cocktails than food.
Hipster hotspot bar :)
29 residents recomanen
WASBAR
5 Graaf van Egmontstraat
29 residents recomanen
Hipster hotspot bar :)
Great for brunch or coffee.
16 residents recomanen
Den Artist
45 Museumstraat
16 residents recomanen
Great for brunch or coffee.

Drinks & Nightlife

Best cocktails in town :)
39 residents recomanen
Sips Cocktailbar
8 Gillisplaats
39 residents recomanen
Best cocktails in town :)
When in Belgium, beer tasting you must!
28 residents recomanen
Den Engel
3 Grote Markt
28 residents recomanen
When in Belgium, beer tasting you must!
Drinks and terraces just around the corner. What more do you need? :)
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Soho
6 Marnixplaats
19 residents recomanen
Drinks and terraces just around the corner. What more do you need? :)
Best terrace in the neighbourhood :)
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Vitrin
14 Marnixplaats
53 residents recomanen
Best terrace in the neighbourhood :)

Entertainment & Activities

Antwerp Zoo is located right next to the Antwerpen-Centraal railway station. It is the oldest animal park in the country, and one of the oldest in the world, established on 21 July 1843.
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ZOO d'Anvers
20-26 Koningin Astridplein
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Antwerp Zoo is located right next to the Antwerpen-Centraal railway station. It is the oldest animal park in the country, and one of the oldest in the world, established on 21 July 1843.
This brand new complex has 35 aquariums featuring a fascinating collection of exotic fish and animals in their natural biotope. Sharks, piranhas, stingrays and octopuses.
16 residents recomanen
Aquatopia
Koningin Astridplein
16 residents recomanen
This brand new complex has 35 aquariums featuring a fascinating collection of exotic fish and animals in their natural biotope. Sharks, piranhas, stingrays and octopuses.

Essentials

Local supermarket just around the corner. Go by foot instead of taking the car :)
33 residents recomanen
Delhaize Hippodroom
38 Museumstraat
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Local supermarket just around the corner. Go by foot instead of taking the car :)
Open 7/7 from 8 AM till 8 PM.
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Carrefour express
34 Anselmostraat
35 residents recomanen
Open 7/7 from 8 AM till 8 PM.
Fresh groceries? Marketplace in the weekend!
45 residents recomanen
Nieuwstad
Nieuwstad
45 residents recomanen
Fresh groceries? Marketplace in the weekend!
Favorite Dutch import :) Great food, best prices!
79 residents recomanen
Groenplaats
Groenplaats
79 residents recomanen
Favorite Dutch import :) Great food, best prices!