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Antwerp

Splendid metropolis

A cosmopolitan city with the charm of a village - that's what the Antwerpers call their city. Go on a journey of discovery and find out why.

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Magnificent old town

After strolling through the fashionable Kloosterstraat shopping street - also a lively place on Sundays - the impressive Grote Markt, the large market square, is an absolute must. Next to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed town hall, a Renaissance building with a few baroque accents, the imposing and legendary Brabo fountain catches the eye. Dominating the city, however, is the Cathedral of Our Lady, a monument that has adorned Antwerp's skyline since the early 14th century. Gothic on the outside, Baroque on the inside, this impressive cathedral once again bears the signature of Rubens. 

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Royal Museum of Fine Arts

Another must-see for art fans is the completely renovated and newly opened KMSKA, the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, which is the city's art palace with a collection of 13,000 works of art. In addition to the old Flemish masters, the museum also houses the world's largest collection of works by the modern master Ensor, as well as masterpieces by Van Eyck, Memling, Modigliani, Alechinsky and many more. Fashion lovers should definitely visit the MoMu fashion museum.

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Anntwerpen Centraal

A visit to Antwerp inevitably begins at the train station - Antwerp-Centraal is not only a gateway to the city, but also a special attraction. This architectural masterpiece with its vaulted ceilings, monumental bells and grandiose entrance hall is sometimes referred to as the railroad cathedral and has amazed millions of travelers since 1905.

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Impressive printing museum

The Museum Plantin-Moretus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, also located in the city center, takes you back to the 16th century, the age of Rubens. This impressive building was once the heart of European book printing. Some of the most important works of the time, such as Thomas More's iconic Utopia, were printed there. The printing presses are still in almost perfect condition and the walls are covered in gilded leather. Balthasar I. Moretus was a childhood friend of Rubens, whose portraits still adorn the place.

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