ANTWERP, BELGIUM (2023) | 10 Awesome Things To Do In Antwerp City

Antwerp is a port city located in the north of Belgium and it’s the second-largest city in the country after Brussels. Known as the Diamond Capital of the world, Antwerp holds a long history with its role as a leading trade center. Today, it’s also known for its vibrant atmosphere, remarkable art scene, and fashion-forward character. It’s this incredible diversity that makes this city a unique destination to visit. In this video, we’ll show you the highlights of Antwerp.

10. Admire The Central Station
The main hall is decorated with marble columns, chandeliers, paintings, and a large dome. The exterior is just as impressive, made of red brick and white stone.

9. Shop At The Meir
This vibrant traffic-free boulevard houses a wide variety of stores, from high-end designer boutiques to budget-friendly shops.

8. Visit the Grote Markt, Historic Center & Cathedral Of Our Lady
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7. Explore The Green Spaces Of Antwerp
Visit the Stadspark, Park Spoor Noord, Zuidpark & Plantentuin

6. Take In The atmosphere At Het Zuid
It's known for its hip bars, art galleries, museums, shops, and great restaurants, serving everything from Belgian to international cuisine.

5. Visit The Plantin-Moretus Museum
This was one of Europe’s leading printing companies in the 1600s.

4. Catch Views From The MAS (Museum Aan De Stroom)
It only opened its doors in 2011 and is now considered an iconic landmark of the city.

3. Visit Fortress ‘t Steen
The fortress was originally used as a defensive stronghold. But over the centuries, it has been used for a variety of purposes, including a prison, a customs house, and a city hall.

2. Eat, Drink + Shop At PAKT
PAKT is an old industrial site that has been transformed into a sustainable hub of creative entrepreneurs. There are workshops, offices, a rooftop garden, and a number of culinary hotspots.

1. Go Underground At De Ruien
This is a network of underground passages and canals originally dug in the 16th century.

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🎵 MUSIC CREDITS:
Sur le Menage by Francesco DAndrea
Rejoice in the morning by The David Roy Collective
Hopeful by Paper Planes
The Dream of Life by Semo

🎥 VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
1:07 Antwerp Central Station
1:46 The Meir
2:35 Grote Markt And Cathedral Of Our Lady
4:00 Green Spaces Of Antwerp
4:57 Het Zuid
5:36 Plantin-Moretus Museum
6:34 The MAS
7:34 Fortress ‘t Steen
8:20 PAKT
9:10 De Ruien Antwerp

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