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Antwerp Attractions
Your guide to the essential places to visit in Antwerp, Belgium.
Things to do in Antwerp – top Antwerp must-see attractions
Antwerp is a city where medieval history and modern creativity exist side by side, and its landmarks reflect exactly that. Gothic cathedrals stand just blocks from cutting-edge museums, and grand railway stations double as architectural showpieces. At the Cathedral of Our Lady, you can marvel at Rubens' original paintings; at MAS, you get sweeping rooftop city views; and at Het Steen, you step into Antwerp's oldest standing building. Here are the top places to visit in Antwerp, Belgium to make the most of your trip.
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Antwerp Zoo
Why visit?
- Animal exhibits since 1843
- Rare species breeding
- Adjacent to Central Station
History Geeks
MAS - Museum aan de Stroom
Why visit?
- Rooftop panoramic views
- Port and city history
- Rotating themed exhibitions
Antwerp-Central Railway Station
Why visit?
- Neo-Gothic stone facade
- Ornate vaulted interior
- Cathedral-like main hall
The Rubens House
Why visit?
- Rubens' personal studio
- Baroque courtyard garden
- Original 17th-century art
Grote Markt Antwerp
Why visit?
- 16th-century Brabo Fountain
- Guild house facades
- Lively outdoor square
History Geeks
Cathedral of Our Lady Antwerp
Why visit?
- Rubens' Descent from the Cross
- Gothic spire landmark
- Medieval stained glass
Museum Plantin-Moretus
Why visit?
- UNESCO World Heritage site
- 16th-century printing presses
- Rare manuscript collection
Meir
Why visit?
- Pedestrian shopping boulevard
- Belle Époque architecture
- Flagship retail stores
Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp (KMSKA)
Why visit?
- Flemish Masters collection
- Rubens and Van Dyck works
- Renovated neoclassical building
Het Steen
Why visit?
- Antwerp's oldest building
- Riverside Scheldt views
- Medieval fortress origins