Belgium · City Guide
Antwerp
Antwerp is Belgium's most cosmopolitan and fashionable city, a magnificent Flemish port combining the finest collection of Rubens paintings in the world, a world class fashion and diamond industry, an outstanding food scene, the extraordinary MAS museum and one of the most beautiful Gothic cathedrals in the Low Countries. From the Grote Markt and the Cathedral of Our Lady to the fashion district around the Royal Academy and the Zurenborg neighbourhood, Antwerp rewards every kind of visitor.
Elect's take
"Antwerp has a confidence and a cosmopolitanism that sets it apart from other Belgian cities. The combination of Rubens, world class fashion, excellent food and the beautiful medieval port creates a destination with a distinctive and compelling character."
The Cathedral of Our Lady in Antwerp is one of the finest Gothic cathedrals in the Low Countries and houses four extraordinary Rubens altarpieces including the Descent from the Cross and the Elevation of the Cross. The Royal Museum of Fine Arts, currently under renovation, houses one of the finest collections of Flemish painting in the world. The MAS — Museum aan de Stroom — is a spectacular contemporary museum of port history in a remarkable stacked building with outstanding panoramic views. The fashion reputation of Antwerp, established by the Antwerp Six including Dries Van Noten, makes it one of the world's most important fashion cities. The diamond district around Central Station handles 80% of the world's rough diamond trade.
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Rubens Heritage
The finest collection of Rubens paintings in the world including masterpieces in the Cathedral.
Cathedral of Our Lady
One of the finest Gothic cathedrals in the Low Countries housing extraordinary Rubens altarpieces.
MAS Museum
A spectacular stacked building housing outstanding port history collections and panoramic views.
Antwerp Fashion
One of the world's most important fashion cities, home of the legendary Antwerp Six.
Diamond District
Handling 80% of the world's rough diamonds in the area around Central Station.
Antwerp Centraal
One of the world's most beautiful railway stations, a magnificent Beaux-Arts masterpiece.
