Antwerp Half-Day Trip from Brussels

The oldest of the country of 1905 and built by the architect Delacenserie.

Situated in the Jewish area and also the diamants area.

2007: construction of a tunnel to welcome the speedtrains.

2009: the 4th most beautiful railway station of the world.

Next of the station the beautiful Zoo!

Antwerp's Meir stands as the city's premier and lively pedestrian shopping avenue. In the grand 18th and 19th-century buildings, you'll discover outlets of numerous major international chains.
The Grote Markt serves as the pulsating center of the historic city center. Marvel at the exquisite town hall, capture images of the guild houses, relish a sunny terrace, and unravel the legend believed to be the origin of Antwerp's name.
In 1352, the construction begun and become the largest gothic church in the Netherlands. In 1521, after nearly 170 years the church was ready. The north tower is 123 M high and the south tower is 66M. Houses the 4 main paintings painted by P.P.Rubens: "The raising of the cross", "The resurrection of Christ", "The descent from the cross" and "The assumption of the Virgin".

Town Hall of 1561 in italo-renaissance style.

In the middle of the square the statue of Brabo: Brabo with the hand of the giant Antigoon......chopped off his hand and threw it in the Scheldt river.......Antwerpen or Hand throwing.......origin of the city's name. The marvellous guildhouses from the 17th century.

Castle of the 13th century and houses since 1952 the National Museum of Maritime.

Situated along the old fortifications of the city.

Renowned globally for its significant involvement in the diamond industry, this location serves as a hub where diamond merchants engage in the processes of cutting, polishing, and trading diamonds, while skilled jewelers expertly set these precious gems into various pieces of jewelry.
Europe's second-largest seaport