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<p>A city break in Antwerp is a good idea <strong>regardless of the season</strong> . If you like large, international festivals, plan your trip to Antwerp for July. On the last two weekends of the month <strong>, the famous Tomorrowland takes place in Boom, 20 km away.</strong> </p><figure id="attachment_71597" class="wp-caption alignleft hero-image"><img class="size-medium wp-image-71597" src="https://media.brate.com/images/europa/belgia/antwerpia/antwerpia-5.jpg?tr=n-hero" alt="Antwerp" width="500" height="326"><figcaption class="caption"> Antwerp, Belgium - © Brate</figcaption></figure>

When to go to Antwerp?

<p>You can get to know Antwerp <strong>best during leisurely walks.</strong> You will find the charm of the city by getting lost in the small cobbled streets. However, if you don&#39;t have much time for sightseeing, it will be better to rent a bike.</p><h3> Grote Markt</h3><p> The largest and most representative square of the city. It is a real <strong>gem of 16th-century architecture</strong> and a favorite meeting place for residents. There is the <strong>Brabo fountain</strong> by sculptor Jef Lambeaux, topped with a bronze statue of Silvius Brabo. The hero was immortalized when he threw the hand cut off from a giant who had tormented the city&#39;s inhabitants into the Scheldt River. </p><figure id="attachment_71597" class="wp-caption alignleft hero-image"><img class="size-medium wp-image-71597" src="https://media.brate.com/images/europa/belgia/antwerpia/antwerpia-1.jpg?tr=n-hero" alt="Antwerp" width="500" height="326"><figcaption class="caption"> Antwerp, Belgium - © Brate</figcaption></figure><p> Around Grote Markt there are also <strong>the most beautiful tenement houses and merchant guild houses</strong> decorated with bas-reliefs revealing the purpose of the building. It is also worth taking a closer look at <strong>the facade of the Renaissance town hall</strong> , which features, among others: sculptures that are an allegory of Justice and Wisdom, a statue of the Virgin Mary with the Child, and at the very top an eagle sitting on a large ball with its head turned towards Aachen.</p><h3> Central Station </h3><figure id="attachment_71597" class="wp-caption alignleft hero-image"><img class="size-medium wp-image-71597" src="https://media.brate.com/images/europa/belgia/antwerpia/antwerpia-10.jpeg?tr=n-hero" alt="Antwerp" width="500" height="326"><figcaption class="caption"> Antwerpen-Centraal, Antwerp, Belgium - © Brate</figcaption></figure><p> The Antwerpen-Centraal station <strong>, also called the &quot;railway cathedral&quot;,</strong> is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and unusual railway stations in Europe. The eclectic building was built at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries and is a mixture of towers, balconies, glass domes and classic columns. It still fulfills its role perfectly, serving approximately 100,000 passengers a day.</p><h3> Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary </h3><figure id="attachment_71597" class="wp-caption alignleft hero-image"><img class="size-medium wp-image-71597" src="https://media.brate.com/images/europa/belgia/antwerpia/antwerpia-cathedral-of-our-lady.jpeg?tr=n-hero" alt="Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekathedraal" width="500" height="326"><figcaption class="caption"> Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekathedraal, Antwerp, Belgium - © Brate</figcaption></figure><p> Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekathedraal <em lang="nl">is</em> one of the most beautiful and largest Gothic churches in Belgium. In the impressive interior, in addition to <strong>interesting architecture</strong> (7 naves supported by 125 columns, 128 windows, including 55 stained glass, north and south tower, choir and 11 chapels), it is worth seeing <strong>four works by Rubens:</strong> <em>The Raising of the Cross, Demise from the Cross</em> , <em>Resurrection and Ascension of the Blessed Virgin Mary Virgos.</em></p><h3> Rubens&#39; house </h3><figure id="attachment_71597" class="wp-caption alignleft hero-image"><img class="size-medium wp-image-71597" src="https://media.brate.com/images/europa/belgia/antwerpia/antwerpia-dom-rubensa.jpeg?tr=n-hero" alt="Rubens House Antwerp" width="500" height="326"><figcaption class="caption"> Rubens House, Antwerp, Belgium - © Brate</figcaption></figure><p> The house where <strong>the most famous Baroque painter lived and worked</strong> . It is divided into two parts - on the left there is a traditional Flemish house (living part), on the right there is a studio where Rubens created and entertained the cream of the cultural world of that time. The museum contains a collection of works by Rubens and his students, as well as other painters who worked in the same period as the master. You can also see what the everyday life of the painter and his family was like. The bedrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen and apse, a semicircular room lined with marble that was Rubens&#39; private museum, are open to visitors.</p><h3> Steen Castle </h3><figure id="attachment_71597" class="wp-caption alignleft hero-image"><img class="size-medium wp-image-71597" src="https://media.brate.com/images/europa/belgia/antwerpia/antwerpia-2.jpg?tr=n-hero" alt="Antwerp" width="500" height="326"><figcaption class="caption"> Steen, Antwerp, Belgium - © Brate</figcaption></figure><p> A huge <strong>medieval fortress and the oldest building in the city.</strong> The castle, located on the banks of the Scheldt, housed a prison for five centuries. Above the entrance gate to the stronghold there is a bas-relief of the pagan god Smini, whose touch is supposed to ensure fertility and a happy ending of pregnancy.</p><h3> Platin-Moretus Museum</h3><p> A 16th-century building <strong>of a perfectly preserved old printing house</strong> . Inside there is min. seven antique printing presses, precisely carved wooden or copper matrices, a scale for weighing money and a wonderful library (over 30,000 volumes).</p><h3> Diamond District </h3><figure id="attachment_71597" class="wp-caption alignleft hero-image"><img class="size-medium wp-image-71597" src="https://media.brate.com/images/europa/belgia/antwerpia/antwerpia-9.jpeg?tr=n-hero" alt="Antwerp" width="500" height="326"><figcaption class="caption"> Antwerp, Belgium - © Brate</figcaption></figure><p> <strong>The most valuable district of the city</strong> is located right next to the Central Station. Its center is the intersection of Rijfstraat and Hoveniersstraat (monitored by over 40 cameras). The best gemstone cutters work here, <strong>four diamond exchanges</strong> operate here and the largest and most serious diamond transactions in the world are made here. The most beautiful diamond jewelry can be admired on the windows of many well-protected jewelry stores.</p><h3> Fashion Museum</h3><p> A must-see on the Antwerp map for every fan of fashion and design. MoMu presents <strong>specially arranged temporary exhibitions</strong> presenting primarily the works of Belgian designers. At the exhibitions you can admire clothes, costumes, accessories, materials, tools and utensils used by designers. ATTENTION - until autumn 2020, the main seat of the museum will be closed due to renovation works. Alternative exhibitions and fashion events are organized at the Maurice Verbaet Center</p>

What to see in Antwerp?

<p>Antwerp is definitely <strong>more energetic and party-like than Brussels.</strong> The city&#39;s nightlife is vibrant around the banks of the Scheldt and in the very center and - most importantly - <strong>it only starts after midnight</strong> .</p><h3> Cocktails at Nine</h3><p> <strong>A stylishly decorated cocktail bar</strong> in an over 200-year-old building. In summer, a very nice atmosphere on the terrace, in winter, it is worth taking a seat inside, by the cozy fireplace. Rather expensive (Lijnwaadmarkt 9).</p><h3> Paters Vaetje</h3><p> One of the best pubs in town. <strong>Over 200 types of beer</strong> and very good food. Mixed company - students, tourists and locals looking for relaxation after work (Blauwmoezelstraat 1)..</p><h3> De Vagant</h3><p> <strong>The best Belgian jenever</strong> is served here - a thick gin made from molasses, with the addition of juniper. A cozy bar with an old atmosphere (Reyndersstraat 25).</p><h3> Café d&#39;Anvers</h3><p> <strong>A nightclub in a 16th-century church building.</strong> A disco with almost 30 years of tradition and an important point on the city&#39;s nightlife map. Open on Fridays and Saturdays from 23:00 until the morning (Verversrui 15).</p><h3> De Muze</h3><p> A legendary <strong>jazz pub, for years one of the hottest addresses in the city</strong> . Live music every day, full of people every day and great atmosphere (Melkmarkt 15).</p><h3> Ampere</h3><p> A classic nightclub with a cross-section of music that will appeal to everyone. <strong>The perfect place to move on the dance floor.</strong> Like Café d&#39;Anvers, it is open on Fridays and Saturdays from 23:00 to 07:30. Ampere is located <strong>underground under the tracks of the</strong> <strong>Central</strong> Station (Simonsstraat 21).</p><h3> Cargo Club (formerly Red and Blue)</h3><p> The most popular and <strong>largest gay club in Belgium.</strong> The program of events includes: go-go boys, erotic shows and drag queens. Only men are allowed at some events. One large room with an industrial atmosphere (Lange Schipperskapelstraat 11).</p>

Nightlife in Antwerp

<p>Antwerp is famous for <strong>diamonds, avant-garde fashion, Rubens and the most exciting nightlife in Belgium.</strong> The largest Belgian port and city, where even the train station is a real architectural gem, is a great idea for a weekend getaway. Perceived as less conservative than <a href="https://brate.com/europe/belgium/brussels/">Brussels</a> , Antwerp attracts mostly <strong>young and open-minded people from all over the world</strong> . Exceptionally crowds come here at the end of July for the biggest electronic music <strong>festival</strong> , <a href="https://brate.com/europe/belgium/tomorrowland/">Tomorrowland</a> , which takes place in the nearby Boom. </p><div id="attachment_81805" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 500px;"><img class="size-medium wp-image-81805" src="https://media.brate.com/images/europa/belgia/antwerpia/antwerpia-1.jpg?tr=n-hero" alt="Antwerp" width="500" height="334"><p class="caption"> Antwerp, Belgium - © Brate</p></div><h2> For whom?</h2><p> Antwerp is a perfect mix of interesting sights and a varied nightlife. It will appeal to all who <strong>like sightseeing and having fun.</strong></p>

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