Antwerp
Diamonds are forever as Antwerp
is medieval and beautiful. Antwerp has the second largest port in Europe is on the banks of the River Scheldt which links the city to north sea. It was an important centre for international trade in the 16th century and remained a prosperous city since that time. Antwerp is a lively town with great shopping opportunities and a bustling nightlife with bars and good restaurants. More than half of the world’s diamonds are traded in Antwerp. The main landmarks of Antwerp are the churches of St James and St Paul, but it is the Cathedral which dominates the spotlight. Do not miss the stunning central train station, one of the nicest buildings in town and the and the Grote Markt, a the most beautiful square in town. Besides the diamonds, the port and the tourism are the main economic activities of Antwerp. For those who like art, should visit the Royal Fine Arts Museum with its rich collection of paintings by Dutch masters. The Ruben Huis (Rubens House) houses the most important collection of this magnificent painter. Antwerp has easy connections to other Belgium cities like Brussels or Bruges by train and bus. Hotels in Antwerp
What to visit in Antwerp: Cathedral; St James Church; St Paul’s Church; Grote Markt; Royal Fine Arts Museum; Ruben Huis (Rubens House); City Hall; Museum aan de Stroom; Museum Mayer van den Bergh;
Restaurants in Antwerp
- Bia Mara
- The Jane
- Lux
- Fiskebar
- The Pomphuis
- Zaowang
- Sombat Thai Cuisine
- Meat Factory
- Cypro Restaurant
- Brasserie Sapore
Transports in Antwerp
Antwerp Airport (ANR): There are only one regular company serving the Antwerp Airport used mostly by business travellers.
By train and bus: There are trains and buses to/from several cities in Belgium and Europe.
Maps of Antwerp
Map of Antwerp
Antwerp on Map of Belgium