You are pretty likely to...
by JonAdam
You are pretty likely to arrive in Antwerp by train. If you do, first have a look at the beautiful Central Station before stepping outside. You will get right out to Koningin Astrid Plein (a pretty square with the entrance to the zoo). If you leave the station to the right you get into a street called de Keyserlei. This street brings you right down to the major shopping street (called Meir). By following Meir you will eventually reach Grand Bazar Shopping Center and on the other side of this building you'll find a big square called Groen plaats. From there it's close to the impressive cathedral (Onze Lieve Vrouwe Katedraal), Grote Markt (the old square with the beautiful city hall) and also the river Schelde. Don't miss the old town with the narrow streets around Hendrik Conscience square. The baroque church Carlous Borromeus kerk and the library building on the square are both very impressive buildings.
A LITTLE PLAN AND THE ADDRESS.....
by eden_teuling
to easily find the QUINTEN MATSIJS.
There are so many marvellous pubs, inns and restaurants in Antwerp, also in sweetly hidden places and narrow streets where steps lead down to the cellars with their vaults and where candles are the only source of atmospheric light....
Antwerp being only a 1 hour's drive from my place I often visit that nice city.
It is easier to reach for me than our own Capital of The Netherlands, Amsterdam, which BTW now is the most important City of Diamonds....sorry Antwerp! But never forget that I love you!
Along the Schelde
by Imaniac
When you're in Antwerp you almost have to take a walk along the Schelde. It's the major river that runs through Antwerp. Besides the river banks you'll also find some nice buildings here like The Steen Castle. If you're in Antwerp by night this will make a lovely picture.
.. the result...
by Norali
After renovation and some changes in functionality (sometimes), this can be the result... This is located in the summer fair area, edged by the impressive Zuidpershuis. Of course, the fair wouldn't be a landmark in summer. :)
It was, amongst others, while seeing those coloured renovated townhouses that I fell in love with the city. Dunno why.. found them nice and clean.
But once again, I guess the prices soared so much that the persons who used to live there (when the buildings were old ad ugly) can't afford either the price of the partments in there either the monthly rate. That's the problem with renovated urban areas of nowadays. Renovations just push the poor inhabitants to older and uglier areas whilst yuppies are replacing the renovated houses, paying the high rates. That, in return, contributes in the housing skyrocketing in those areas.
At Meir 85, almost the...
by irisbe
At Meir 85, almost the opposite side of the Wapper you can see the beautiful front of the Osterrieth House On working days, the door is open and you can have a glance in the nice hall and the attached rooms (bank).
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Statue of Rubens
The O.L.V. Cathedral in the Square
Meir
