Rivers in Antwerp

Q: What architectural styles prevail in the historic center of Antwerp?

The dominant is the Flemish Baroque - the Royal Museum of Fine Arts was created in 1890 by architects Winde and van Dyck. Antwerp Central Station combines Neo-Renaissance and Art Nouveau with a 75-meter-high dome. Residential buildings on Kaiserley reflect the Art Nouveau and Art Deco of the early XX century.

Q: Where to go in Antwerp with children: interesting places for family holidays?

The 1843 Antwerp Zoo contains 950 species of animals and a historic winter garden. The Plantin-Moretus Museum displays ancient printing presses and globes of the XVI century. The Bobbeyanland Amusement Park is 30 km away and offers 40 rides on water and land.

Q: Where to take beautiful photos in Antwerp: the best photo zones?

The Sheldy Embankment with panoramic views of the port cranes and the Stan Castle. The courtyard of the MAS Museum is decorated with mirror installations and an observation deck. Pelicanstrat street with painted facades of modern houses.

Q: What legends are associated with the founding of Antwerp?

According to legend, the city is named after "hand werpen" - throwing the hand of the giant Druon Antigonus. In the cathedral there is a stone from which, according to the chronicles, Saint Eligius preached in the VII century. Rubens depicted the myth of the origin of Scheldt in a painting in the town hall.

Q: What little-known sights of Antwerp are worth seeing?

Rocox House Museum is a mansion of the XVII century with a collection of Flemish masters. The Sint Pauluskerk dungeons hold 50 paintings by van Dyck and Jordaens. Villa Rivierenhof in 1926 is an example of expressionism by architect Leon Steiner.

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River Scheldt

The Scheldt or Esco is a river that flows through countries such as France, Belgium and the Netherlands. Its length is 430 kilomet …

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River Deile

The Deile River is an 86 km long Belgian river that carries its waters into the Rüpel River. It flows through several major provin …

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River Nete

The Nete River is a 76 km long Belgian river that carries its waters into the Rüpel River. It is formed at the confluence of two r …

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Tour of Antwerp

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Antwerp from the excursion ship FLANDRIA

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Travel to the Port of Antwerp

Journey to the port of Antwerp. The modern port extends north of the city and covers an area of about 13,500 hectares. Since th …

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Ar Nouveau in Antwerp

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