Fodor's Expert Review Sint Anna's Tunnel (Underpass)

In 1874, the city set about connecting the left and right banks of the Scheldt. The importance of shipping meant a bridge just wasn't feasible at the time, so nearly 60 years later they eventually decided to dig down instead. The tunnel's rare wooden escalator and almost hypnotic tiling make it a reason to enter in itself, though it's worth spending some time exploring Linkroever, across the water. A trail leads from the exit on the left bank up to a petite stretch of beach known as Sint-Annastrand that looks out over the Scheldt—a bizarre splash of nature amid the docks.