Things to Do in Antwerp
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Antwerp Central Station
#1 of 57 Things to do in Antwerp | Added 13079 times in trip plans
Family And Kids, Architecture , Station
Antwerp, 2018 Antwerp, Belgium
N/A 12:45 am - 11:59 pmDetailsIt’s so pretty it’s called the Railway Cathedral. Its every aspect is lavishly and minutely decorated, and lovers of both architecture and trains have spent many an hour here photographing its loveliness. Particularly impressive is the giant iron and glass vault ceiling. If you visit, the beautiful way the modern and the classic meld to...Read more about Antwerp Central Station -
Mas - Museum Aan De Stroom
#2 of 57 Things to do in Antwerp | Added 9059 times in trip plans
Art And Culture, Art Museum, Art Gallery, Family And Kids
Hanzestedenplaats 1, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium
8 USD 10:00 am - 05:00 pmDetailsThis eccentric looking building I s relatively new among the other museums, but it’s gained a lot of love quickly. It showcases the industrial spirit and history of Antwerp. The main collections are themed around Metropolis, Power, and Life and Death. The guided tour is amazing; so make sure to hire one. At the viewing gallery at the top, the...Read more about Mas - Museum Aan De Stroom -
Cathedral Of Our Lady
#3 of 57 Things to do in Antwerp | Added 10361 times in trip plans
Art And Culture, Church, Religious Site, Family And Kids, Architecture , Cathedr...
Groenplaats 21, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium
6 EUR 10:00 am - 05:00 pmDetailsA pinnacle of Gothic architecture, the Cathedral was at the time of completion one of the tallest buildings in the world, and still holds that title within the city. Despite having lost much of it’s original art, the cathedral is still a treasure. The star attractions are the Rubens paintings: Descent of the Cross, Elevation of the Cross and ...Read more about Cathedral Of Our Lady -
Grote Markt
#4 of 57 Things to do in Antwerp | Added 15908 times in trip plans
Food And Drinks, Restaurant, Leisure, Market, Square, Street Market, Family And ...
Oude Beurs 29, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium
N/A 09:30 am - 05:30 pmDetailsIn a way, this town square reminds one of utopia. It’s clean, spacious and comforting all at the same time. Beautiful buildings surround it and if that’s not all to check out, the people watching here is excellent. Lots and restaurants and bars give the place a very bustling feel. It’s quaint. Grab a local and ask them to tell you...Read more about Grote Markt -
Rubens House
#5 of 57 Things to do in Antwerp | Added 7890 times in trip plans
Art And Culture, Art Gallery, Family And Kids
Wapper 9-11, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium
8 EUR 10:00 am - 05:00 pmDetailsPeter Paul Rubens, the most legendary of Antwerp painters, did most of his work in this house. Even during his heydeys he was a tourist attraction unto himself. The rich and famous would gather here and there was even a viewing gallery from where people could watch the master and his students work. Carefully restored now, the building looks much as...Read more about Rubens House -
Antwerp Zoo
#6 of 57 Things to do in Antwerp | Added 7606 times in trip plans
Garden, Zoo, Play Ground, Walking Area, Family And Kids, Picnic Spot
KoninginAstridplein 26, 2018 Antwerpen, Belgium
23 USD 10:00 am - 04:45 pmDetailsOne of the oldest zoos in the world, this place hosts over 5000 animals across 950 different species. Okapis, polar bears, Siberian tigers, Indian elephants, orang-utans, … the animals here are pretty exotic and from all over. They are segregated in some areas by habitat type. The gardens themselves are pretty relaxing, so if you’re ti...Read more about Antwerp Zoo -
Da Giovanni
#7 of 57 Things to do in Antwerp | Added 8552 times in trip plans
Food And Drinks, Cafe, Restaurant, Family And Kids
Jan Blomstraat 8, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium.
N/A 11:00 am - 11:59 pmDetailsWith waiters clad in clichéd red and white chequered shirts and pretending hard to be Italian, this pizza place is definitely trying hard to stay in your memory. The pizzas are well worthy of the eye-sore costumes and are cheap too. Will set you back anything between 3 and 13 Euros.Read more about Da Giovanni -
Plantin-moretus Museum
#8 of 57 Things to do in Antwerp | Added 6306 times in trip plans
Art And Culture, Art Museum, Museum, Family And Kids, Unesco Site
Vrijdagmarkt 22-23, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium
8 EUR 10:00 am - 05:00 pmDetailsThe Plantin-Moretus Museum is sure to be on the bucket list of every avid book reader who ever gets to visit Antwerp. This very place was once the most well-known printing house around the globe and one can witness the printing techniques of the middle ages on their visit. Buy your tickets for Plantin-Moretus Museum online in advance to avoid any l...Read more about Plantin-moretus Museum -
Carolus Boromeus Church
#9 of 57 Things to do in Antwerp | Added 8073 times in trip plans
Art And Culture, Church, Religious Site, Family And Kids, Architecture , Cathedr...
Hendrik Conscienceplein 12, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium
N/A 10:00 am - 05:00 pmDetailsThere isn’t much to be said about this church beyond it sheer elegant beauty, but that’s more than enough to be getting on with. It was initially called the Ignatius Church, and it is a Church for Jesuits. The architectural style is baroque and its interiors were decorated by Ruben and his disciples. Visit this church when there’s...Read more about Carolus Boromeus Church -
Museum Mayer Van Den Bergh
#10 of 57 Things to do in Antwerp | Added 6265 times in trip plans
Art And Culture, Art Museum, Museum, Family And Kids
Gasthuisstraat 19, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium
8 EUR 10:00 am - 05:00 pmDetailsThis extensive private collection was built over a period of forty one years and includes some truly distinctive and unique pieces. The unassuming outside can fool you; the museum is very well maintained and brilliantly lit. It’s a must see for Flemish art lovers, and what do you know, photography is allowed.Read more about Museum Mayer Van Den Bergh -
St Anna Tunnel
#11 of 57 Things to do in Antwerp | Added 8528 times in trip plans
Walking Area, Family And Kids, Tunnel
Sint-Annatunnel, Antwerpen 2000 Antwerpen, VlaamsGewest, Belgium
N/A 24-hrsDetailsThis is an unusual and often overlooked attraction by visitors. The entire draw of the place focuses on the experience of being inside a surreal tube tunnel that gives the imprsseio of being entirely isolated from the world outside. Done in simple white ceramic tiles, the tunnel goes beneath the river Schelede. Especially quaint are the original wooden escalators that still function.Read more about St Anna Tunnel -
Middelheim Sculpture Museum
#12 of 57 Things to do in Antwerp | Added 7667 times in trip plans
Family And Kids, Architecture , Specialty Museum, Sculpture
Middelheimlaan 61, 2020 Antwerpen, Belgium
N/A 10:00 am - 07:00 pmDetailsBorn out of an open air sculpture exhibition in the 1950’s, the Middelheim Sculpture Museum currently has over 200 hundred fantastic pieces on display, and the number grows every year. This is actually a park across which the sculptures are tastefully arranged. The creations are quirky, surreal, and a never ending delight. The kids will love it.Read more about Middelheim Sculpture Museum -
Meir
#13 of 57 Things to do in Antwerp | Added 7771 times in trip plans
Cafe, Leisure, Market, Shopping Center, Family And Kids, Architecture , Neighbor...
Leysstraat, Antwerp, Belgium
N/A 09:30 am - 06:30 pmDetailsIf the grand architecture around this area wasn’t enough, the Meir is also the most important shopping destination in Antwerp. Hundreds of thousands of people descend on the streets here occasionally, Fashionwise, whatever it is you’re looking for, you’re likely to find it here. Ever possible brand has a presence. Naturally, this makes it a great place to people watch.Read more about Meir -
Veron
#14 of 57 Things to do in Antwerp | Added 6774 times in trip plans
Bar, Food And Drinks, Dance Club, Disco, Restaurant, Entertainment, Leisure
Paardenmarkt 80, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium.
10 EUR 05:30 am - 06:00 pmDetailsPopular with all the late-nighters and part maniacs of the city because of its opening hours (5.30 am), this place is ideal for early risers too. Simple, no-nonsense, healthy food.Bread, fillings and filled sandwiches on offer.Read more about Veron -
Rockox House
#15 of 57 Things to do in Antwerp | Added 5361 times in trip plans
Art And Culture, Art Museum, Museum, Off Beaten Path, Family And Kids
Keizerstraat 10, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium
N/A 10:00 am - 05:00 pmDetailsThe house was the dwelling of the mayor of Antwerp in Ruben’s lifetime. It’s basically a museum with an eclectic collection of art and furniture decorated around an interior that exudes style and comfort without being lavish. Despite being right in the middle of Antwerp it’s never crowded. The staff is very friendly and will expla...Read more about Rockox House
