Antwerp Places

Beyond Central Antwerp
Middelheim is south of the city, above the tunnel for the expressway to Brussels. Berchem is south of the Centraal Station, a few minutes away by train or tram. Het Zuid is a trendy area 15 minutes' walk... (more)
Lier
The small town of Lier may seem a sleepy riverside settlement, but it has long attracted poets and painters and has even known its moment of glory. It was here in 1496 that Philip the Handsome of Burgundy... (more)
The Meir, Diamantwijk and Centraal Station
Here you'll find two of Antwerp's defining elements: Peter Paul Rubens (represented by his home and numerous works found in the surrounding neighborhood), and the Diamantwijk, world center of the diamond... (more)
Oude Stad
The Oude Stad is where visitors and locals alike go to find the essence of Antwerp. The narrow, winding streets, many of them restricted to pedestrian traffic, are wonderful for strolling, the squares... (more)

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