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Antwerp at a Glance

Antwerp is a major destination in Belgium in the region of Flanders. It is renowned as "world's leading diamond city". More than 85% of the worldâs rough diamonds, 50% of cut diamonds, and 40% of industrial diamonds are traded in the city. It has a beautiful historic city center, and is world-renowned for its fashion industry. The port of Antwerp is the second largest in Europe, and a major economic player in Belgium. Antwerp is on the river Scheldt, linked to the North Sea by the Westerschelde estuary. The Port of Antwerp is one of the biggest in the world, ranking third in Europe and within the top 20 globally.

Area 204.5 Square Kilometers

Population 0.5 Million

Winter Temperature 3 C

Summer Temperature 18 C

Best Time To Visit Throughout the year

Rail

Antwerp can be reached by regular international train services from Amsterdam, Koln and Paris. The city is connected with Brussels by several trains per hour.

Cathedral of Our Lady

The Cathedral of Our Lady is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Belgium. It contains a number of significant works by the Baroque painter Peter Paul Rubens, as well as paintings by artists such as Otto van Veen, Jacob de Backer and Marten de Vos. The Cathedral is an iconic treasury, with an impressive collection of major art works, including a series of paintings by Rubens.

Rubens House

The Rubenshuis is the former home and studio of Peter Paul Rubens in Antwerp. It is now a museum. Dozens of paintings and artworks by Rubens and his contemporaries are installed in the rooms. The charming garden, the creatorsâ workshop and the fabulous collection draws hundreds of thousands of visitors from all over the world.

Antwerp Zoo

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. It encourages wildlife preservation through activities and exhibits on a recreational, educational, scientific, and cultural level.

Aquatopia

Aquatopia is like living under the ocean in the future. Here a huge collection of exotic fish, animals, sharks, piranhas, rays and octopuses live in 35 aquariums. Aquatopia, shows the real beauty and diversity of nature. Children and adults of all ages can learn about our wondrous underwater world through educational programmes and interactive museum displays.

Birds market

Vogelenmarkt is a popluar bird market in Antwerp and is a major tourist attraction. There are loads of street vendors selling flowers, antiques, fabrics, jewellery, exotic birds, hamsters and rabbits. This would be a good place to start your shopping.

Exotic market

The Exotic market is another big attraction in Antwerp. You know you are near the market, as the air is filled with heady scents from Turkey, Morocco and the Mediterannean. You'll also find pates, honey and other local specialities.

Friday Market

If you are in Antwerp, a visit to the Friday market is a must. It is a strange open air auction of antiques and furniture, and you are sure to find something rare and one of a kind piece.