Travel Guide of Antwerp in Belgium by Influencers and Travelers

Antwerp Province is the northernmost province both of the Flemish Region, also called Flanders, and of Belgium. It borders on the North Brabant province of the Netherlands to the north and the Belgian provinces of Limburg, Flemish Brabant and East Flanders.

The Best Things to Do and Visit in Antwerp

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1 - Antwerpen

Antwerp is a city in Belgium and the capital of Antwerp province in the Flemish Region. With a population of 520,504, it is the most populous city proper in Belgium, and with a metropolitan population of around 1,200,000 people, it is the second-largest metropolitan region after Brussels.

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2 - Mountain Bike Tours in Antwerp

During this bike tour you will discover the historical centre and will explore highlights such as the Steen castle, the city hall, the cathedral, the central station and the old port ‘Het Eilandje’ with the MAS museum. An ideal tour for a first visit or to see all touristic places in a short time. Antwerp by Bike is the leading bike tour organisation in Antwerp: with over 10 years of experience, our guides are well-known for their in-depth knowledge of the city and their great story-telling skills. Hop on one of our high quality bicycles and discover Antwerp with us!

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3 - Antwerp Central station

Antwerpen-Centraal is the main train station in the Belgian city of Antwerp. The station is operated by the NMBS.

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4 - Grand Place

The Grand Place or Grote Markt is the central square of Brussels. It is surrounded by opulent guildhalls and two larger edifices, the city's Town Hall, and the King's House or Breadhouse building containing the Brussels City Museum.

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5 - Shore Excursions in Antwerp

One-way private transfer from Antwerp to Bruges or Zeebrugge. Enjoy provided Wi-Fi, and refreshments on board. Travel by private vehicle for a luxurious experience Arrive straight at your hotel or other accommodation. reach your final destination relaxed and refreshed. Your English-speaking chauffeur will meet you in the Arrival Hall of the airport to begin your transfer. This service is available 24/7. Ideal choice for families or smaller groups! Multiple departure times and locations available All taxes, fuel surcharges and service fees included . YS Belgium Limo’s fleet features a variety of service class options. This means we will always have to right vehicle for your needs. Every vehicle in our fleet is modern, air-conditioned and comfortable. They are all kept to the highest levels of cleanliness, safety and comfort. Book now and enjoy your ride.

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6 - Museum aan de Stroom

The Museum aan de Stroom is a museum located along the river Scheldt in the Eilandje district of Antwerp, Belgium. It opened in May 2011 and is the largest museum in Antwerp.

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7 - Grand Place, Brussels Town Hall

The Grand Place or Grote Markt is the central square of Brussels, Belgium. It is surrounded by opulent Baroque guildhalls of the former Guilds of Brussels and two larger edifices; the city's Flamboyant Town Hall, and the neo-Gothic King's House or Breadhouse building containing the Brussels City Museum.

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8 - Leuven

Leuven or Louvain is the capital and largest city of the province of Flemish Brabant in the Flemish Region of Belgium. It is located about 25 kilometres east of Brussels.

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9 - Brussels Park

The Parc de Bruxelles or Warandepark, is the largest urban public park in the centre of Brussels, Belgium. The area of the rectangular park is 13.1 ha. The main entrance is on the north side, opposite the Belgian House of Parliament.

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10 - Berchem

Berchem is a southern district of the municipality and city of Antwerp in the Flemish Region of Belgium. Berchem is located along the old Grote Steenweg that has connected Brussels to Antwerp for several centuries; the town borders the districts of Deurne, Borgerhout, Wilrijk and Antwerp and the municipality of Mortsel.

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11 - Jette

Jette is one of the nineteen municipalities located in the Brussels-Capital Region of Belgium. In common with all the Brussels municipalities, it is legally bilingual.

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12 - Law Courts of Brussels

The Palace of Justice of Brussels or Law Courts of Brussels is the most important court building in Belgium. It is located on Place Poelaert/Poelaertplein in the Marolles/Marollen district of Brussels.

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13 - Doel

Doel is a subdivision of the municipality of Beveren in the Flemish province of East-Flanders in Belgium. It is located near the river the Scheldt, in a polder of the Waasland.

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14 - Laeken

Laeken or Laken is a residential suburb in north-west Brussels in Belgium. It belongs to the municipality of the City of Brussels and is mostly identified by the Belgian postal code: 1020. Prior to 1921 it was a separate municipality.

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15 - ZOO Planckendael

Planckendael is a zoo, located on the grounds of Planckendael castle in the village district of Muizen, in Mechelen, Belgium. In 1956 the Royal Zoological Society of Antwerp bought the Planckendael estate in order to acquire a larger space for animals than what they owned: the city zoo in Antwerp.

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16 - Ixelles

Ixelles is one of the nineteen municipalities of the Brussels-Capital Region of Belgium. Ixelles is located in the suburbs towards the south of Brussels' city centre and is geographically bisected by the City of Brussels.

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17 - Botanic Garden Meise

The Meise Botanic Garden is located in the grounds of Bouchout Castle in the town of Meise, just north of Brussels in the province of Flemish Brabant.

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18 - Koekelberg

Koekelberg is one of the 19 municipalities of the Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium. Located in the north-western part of the region, it is bordered by Berchem-Sainte-Agathe, Ganshoren, Jette and Molenbeek-Saint-Jean.

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19 - Place Poelaert

The Marolles or Marollen is a popular historic neighbourhood of Brussels, situated between the Palace of Justice and Brussels-South railway station. Lying at the heart of Marolles are the Chapel Church and the Place du Jeu de Balle/Vossenplein.

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20 - La Bourse Brussels

The Brussels Stock Exchange, abbreviated to BSE, was founded in Brussels, Belgium, by decree of Napoleon in 1801. In 2002, the BSE merged with the Amsterdam, Lisbon and Paris stock exchanges into Euronext N.V., renaming the BSE Euronext Brussels.

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21 - Boom

Boom is a Belgian town, located in both the arrondissement and province of Antwerp. On 1 January 2006 Boom had a total population of 16,096. The total area is 7.37 km² which gives a population density of 2,185 inhabitants per km². Residents are known as "Boomenaars". Since 2005, Boom has hosted the annual electronic dance music event Tomorrowland.

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