Guidebook for Antwerp

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Guidebook for Antwerp

Shopping

Shop till you drop!
151 locals recommend
Meir
Meir
151 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Shopping Stadsfeestzaal
78 Meir
65 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Cathedral of Our Lady
21 Groenplaats
177 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
ModeMuseum
28 Nationalestraat
152 locals recommend
Museum of Fashion
Houses a collection of paintings, sculptures and drawings from the fourteenth to the twentieth centuries.
98 locals recommend
Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
1 Leopold de Waelplaats
98 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Hetsteen
1 Steenplein
85 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
MAS - Museum aan de Stroom
1 Hanzestedenplaats
475 locals recommend
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.
188 locals recommend
Antwerpen Centraal station
27 Koningin Astridplein
188 locals recommend
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.
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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 locals recommend
Stadspark
Rubenslei
83 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Grote Markt
Grote Markt
157 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Opera Antwerpen
1 Frankrijklei
32 locals recommend
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.
9 locals recommend
Diamantmuseum
17 Suikerrui
9 locals recommend
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.
166 locals recommend
The Rubens House
9-11 Wapper
166 locals recommend
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.
79 locals recommend
Groenplaats
Groenplaats
79 locals recommend
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.
37 locals recommend
Sint-Annatunnel
Sint-Annatunnel
37 locals recommend
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.
52 locals recommend
Bourla
7 Graanmarkt
52 locals recommend
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.
6 locals recommend
De Zwarte Panter (Black Panther)
70-72-74 Hoogstraat
6 locals recommend
“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 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art Antwerp
32 Leuvenstraat
147 locals recommend
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.
28 locals recommend
Zuiderterras / RAS
37 Ernest Van Dijckkaai
28 locals recommend
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.
39 locals recommend
Antwerp City Hall
1 Grote Markt
39 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Felix Pakhuis
30 Godefriduskaai
54 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Zaowang Zuid
72 Scheldestraat
17 locals recommend
Best sushi nearby!
Brunch and lunch!
13 locals recommend
Berlin
1 Kleine Markt
13 locals recommend
Brunch and lunch!
Best sushi take-away.
Sushi Shop
21 Kammenstraat
Best sushi take-away.
Chique!
17 locals recommend
Het Pomphuis
Siberiastraat
17 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Finjan
1 Graaf van Hoornestraat
30 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Burgers and Booze
7 Leopold de Waelstraat
7 locals recommend
Best burgers in town! Caution: you will spend more money on cocktails than food.
Hipster hotspot bar :)
29 locals recommend
WASBAR
5 Graaf van Egmontstraat
29 locals recommend
Hipster hotspot bar :)
Great for brunch or coffee.
16 locals recommend
Den Artist
45 Museumstraat
16 locals recommend
Great for brunch or coffee.

Drinks & Nightlife

Best cocktails in town :)
39 locals recommend
Sips Cocktailbar
8 Gillisplaats
39 locals recommend
Best cocktails in town :)
When in Belgium, beer tasting you must!
28 locals recommend
Den Engel
3 Grote Markt
28 locals recommend
When in Belgium, beer tasting you must!
Drinks and terraces just around the corner. What more do you need? :)
19 locals recommend
Soho
6 Marnixplaats
19 locals recommend
Drinks and terraces just around the corner. What more do you need? :)
Best terrace in the neighbourhood :)
53 locals recommend
Vitrin
14 Marnixplaats
53 locals recommend
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.
188 locals recommend
ZOO Antwerpen
20-26 Koningin Astridplein
188 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Aquatopia
Koningin Astridplein
16 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Delhaize Hippodroom
38 Museumstraat
33 locals recommend
Local supermarket just around the corner. Go by foot instead of taking the car :)
Open 7/7 from 8 AM till 8 PM.
35 locals recommend
Carrefour express
34 Anselmostraat
35 locals recommend
Open 7/7 from 8 AM till 8 PM.
Fresh groceries? Marketplace in the weekend!
45 locals recommend
Nieuwstad
Nieuwstad
45 locals recommend
Fresh groceries? Marketplace in the weekend!
Favorite Dutch import :) Great food, best prices!
79 locals recommend
Groenplaats
Groenplaats
79 locals recommend
Favorite Dutch import :) Great food, best prices!