You would never have guessed that Antwerp is the second largest city in Belgium as it is not visited as much by tourist as other cities in Belgium. The fact is that it is! Near the Netherlands border, less than 50 miles from Brussels, people do not realise how much they is to see and discover in the historical city of Antwerp.
Antwerp is named the Metropolis by its inhabitants with its amazing architectural sides and various monuments to see whilst walking throughout the town.
One of the best ways to visit the city and its splendor is by either walking through the paved pedestrians streets or by cycling though the city.
Also knows as the Diamond Centre of the World, and being one of the few fashion cities, Antwerp is one of the hidden treasures that women love to visit!
As most of the cities in Belgium, one of Belgium's local and speciality is french fries! Antwerp is full of unconventional bars and restaurants traditional to the Flemish and Belgians with their brewed beers, Mediterranean and French cuisines, salty and sweet filled pancakes. A variety of bars and restaurants can be found in the pedestrian roads of the city through.
Nightlife in Antwerp
With various unconventional bars and restaurants Antwerp is also a non expensive city to go out in. A great number of these bars can be found in the city centre and on Suikerrui and Grote Pieter Potstraat. With its traditionally typical Flemish bars serving typical Fleming and Belgian beers, you will be able to join in the Flemish spirit as well as drink and eat til your heart's content.
Shopping in Antwerp
Where to start!!! Ladies, be prepared, Antwerp is a great place to shop! Known for its Diamonds with its own district nearby the Railway station and for the fashion shops in the fashion district nearby the Meir Shopping Center where you will find local as well as international Fashion design- you will be in heaven! For others, Antwerp is also very popular for its antique shops spread around the city.
Attractions in Antwerp
With architectural highlights around the city starting from the 16th Century, your head will be spinning by the time you have looked around this wonderful and splendid city. With museums including painting from Peter Paul Rubens and monuments including the Onze Lieve Vrouwe-Kathedraal, your day will be full of discoveries.
Antwerp Transportation
Antwerp has a reliable, extensice and efficient network of public transport with its buses (stad), trams and the premetro (the underground). The best way to visit the city is by walking or by hiring a bicycle however try and avoid the irregular pedestrian streets!
You would never have guessed that Antwerp is the second largest city in Belgium as it is not visited as much by tourist as other cities in Belgium. The fact is that it is! Near the Netherlands border, less than 50 miles from Brussels, people do not realise how much they is to see and discover in the historical city of Antwerp.
As most of the cities in Belgium, one of Belgium's local and speciality is french fries! Antwerp is full of unconventional bars and restaurants traditional to the Flemish and Belgians with their brewed beers, Mediterranean and French cuisines, salty and sweet filled pancakes.
Where to start!!! Ladies, be prepared, Antwerp is a great place to shop! Known for its Diamonds with its own district nearby the Railway
With architectural highlights around the city starting from the 16th Century, your head will be spinning by the time you have looked around this wonderful and splendid city. With museums including painting from Peter Paul