Antwerp

Antwerp is a fun city that offers a unique experience. The city is known for its fashion, diamonds, great beer, and world-famous chocolate. Antwerp is also internationally recognized as an important destination for comic strip culture, with one of the world's largest collections of comic strips in the renowned Comic Museum. If you love chocolate, there are plenty of chocolate shops to satisfy your craving, while Antwerp’s nightlife will introduce you to over 100 pubs serving the very best Belgian beer.
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Top places to visit

1MAS - Museum aan de Stroom

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Museum
Specialty Museums
The Museum Aan de Stroom (MAS) is a striking red sandstone building with high-tech exhibitions exploring Antwerp's place in the world. At 60 meters high, MAS is a monument, museum, and tourist attraction that celebrates Antwerps history and culture. The museum offers a variety of interesting permanent and temporary exhibitions, as well as free views over the city from its top.
Hanzestedenplaats 1, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgiumhttps://mas.be/

2Cathedral of Our Lady

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Catholic cathedral
Sights & Landmarks
This cathedral is known for its beautiful Baroque paintings by the famous artist Rubens. The cathedral was completely restored in recent years, and there is plenty to see inside, including stunning woodwork from centuries ago. If you're looking for a UNESCO World Heritage Site to visit while in Antwerp, look no further than the cathedral!
Groenplaats 21, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgiumhttp://www.dekathedraal.be/

3Zoo Antwerpen

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Outdoor Activities
Aquariums
One of the world's oldest zoos is located right next to the Antwerp railway station. It has diverse animals from 950 different species, making it a great place for families. The zoo is currently closed because of COVID and some animals are still inside, but 6yo had a good time playing in the playgrounds and watching the few animals roam around.
Koningin Astridplein 20-26, 2018 Antwerpen, Belgiumhttps://www.zooantwerpen.be/

4The Rubens House

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The museum is filled with paintings and sculptures from the artist's time, as well as tapestries and other pieces of art from the 17th century. The house was painstakingly restored to its original state, and provides an interesting glimpse into the life of Pieter Paul Rubens.
Wapper 9-11, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgiumhttps://www.rubenshuis.be/nl

5Plantin-Moretus Museum

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History Museums
The Plantin-Moretus Museum is a museum housing the world's oldest printing presses and books as well as antiques, tapestries, and art. It is one of the UNESCO World Heritage sites in Antwerp. The collection of rare books and manuscripts, as well as the world's oldest printing presses are just some of the reasons why this museum should not be missed by anyone visiting Antwerp.
Vrijdagmarkt 22, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgiumhttps://www.museumplantinmoretus.be/nl

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1Elfde Gebod

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Elfde Gebod is an interesting restaurant that is right next to Antwerp Cathedral. The restaurant has religious icons all around it and the food here is great.
Torfbrug 10, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgiumhttp://www.elfdegebod.com/

2The Jane

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Fine dining restaurant
Restaurant
The Jane is a breathtaking fine dining restaurant located in a former military hospital in the centre of Antwerp, Belgium. The stunning chandelier with over 150 points of light, a neon skull and religious symbols from the chapel's past add to the incredible atmosphere of the restaurant. The highly skilled chefs serve up some of the most beautiful and mouth-watering dishes you will ever taste. A perfect venue for an intimate dinner or an event that requires impeccable service and unique cuisine.
Paradeplein 1, 2018 Antwerpen, Belgiumhttps://www.thejaneantwerp.com/?lang=en

3Meat Factory

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Restaurant
Grote Markt 28, 2000 Antwerp, Belgiumhttp://meat-factory.be/

4Het Pomphuis

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The restaurant Het Pomphuis in Antwerpen is renowned for its high quality cuisine and expansive interior architecture. It is often our choice for a lunch or dinner with overseas guests or friends who appreciate the elegant atmosphere.
Siberiastraat, 2030 Antwerpen, Belgium

5Beer Central Antwerp

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Beer Central Antwerp is a great place to explore the taste of Belgium beer. The food was surprisingly delicious and the waiter was great. There are a variety of beers on tap, including some surprising options.
De Keyserlei 25, 2018 Antwerpen, Belgiumhttps://www.biercentral.be/

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