City of Rubens - Antwerp

The city of the great Flemish artist Peter Paul Rubens is the second largest and most important in Belgium. In the Middle Ages, Antwerp was an important port and cultural and historical center of Europe, and today it is the main legislator of Flemish fashion and the city of diamond exchanges.

The historical heritage of Antwerp is great. To the treasury of attractions is the famous Cathedral of the Antwerp Mother of God. The spacious interior of the cathedral impresses with majestic proportions, and the 123-meter tower with architectural elegance. It is here that there are such masterpieces of world painting created by Rubens as “The Raising of the Cross”, “Descent from the Cross” and “Resurrection”.
True fans of this great Flemish should also visit the house-museum of the artist and the Gothic Church of St. George. Jacob, where Peter Paul Rubens is buried. Above the grave of the famous painter hangs his canvas “Our Lady surrounded by saints”, which the prudent Rubens wrote especially for the place of his burial. The painting depicts the artist himself in the image of St. George and 2 of his wife: Isabella Brandt and Ellen Furman.

During the tour of the city you will also walk along the embankment of Shelda, see the medieval fortress Stein and the giant Vapera guarding the city, go to the world's oldest stock exchange, and on the city square you will admire the magnificent Town Hall and majestic guild buildings.

“For a snack” do not forget to look at the famous chocolate confectionery in Antwerp, where the famous chocolatier of Belgium creates its fashionable “creations” – bags, shoes, jewelry and even dresses – from pure chocolate!

In addition to the tour, you can visit the Rubens House-Museum, the Fashion Museum or a boat trip on the full-water Scheldt.