Amberes

Antwerp, known in Flemish as Antwerpen and in French as Anvers, is the largest city in Belgium and the capital of the Antwerp province. Located on the River Scheldt, Antwerp was historically a major port city, that attracted merchants and traders from all over the world.

Today, Antwerp is a dynamic and cosmopolitan city, renowned for its diamond industry and its shopping. Meantime, its old city center with its many 17th century, flamboyant gothic and baroque buildings and canals are the largest of the country and give it a unique and authentic atmosphere. Discover its bustling center, old buildings, lively pubs, cafés and restaurants, epic churches, and its numerous art and fashion galleries and boutiques. Don’t forget to visit the impressive Cathedral of Our Lady and 'The Coolest Street in Europe' Meir. The zoo, river and park are perfect for relaxing afternoon walks in the sun. Exploring the center of the old port town of Antwerp, ‘Amberes’, you will discover newly built apartments, cobblestones and narrow canals. Popular touristic highlights of the area are the Cathedral of Our Lady and the City Hall, both of which are monuments of the Flemish Renaissance architecture.