Holidays in Antwerp

Antwerp placed on the shores of the Shelda River in northern Belgium and not only entered the tenth largest ports of the world, but is also considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in the country.

Start studying the city from its architecture. Antwerp ' s uniqueness owes a lot to old rich people all over the city. They were well maintained, even though many were built in the 16th century.

You can't visit Antwerp and not see the biggest and most beautiful Bogomatter collection in Belgium. It was built from the 14th century and was only completed in 1518. The cathedral, above the altar, is a trivial genius artist, Peter Paul Rubens, who was born and raised in Antwerp, and his creativity has forever celebrated it. Many paintings of the famous painter, as well as the work of other European artists, can be found in the Royal Gallery of Fine Arts (Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten Antwerpen) and the house and studio of Rubenshuis became a museum.

One of the most popular places in the city is the Market Square (Grote Markt), where, in the surroundings of buildings in the chotomy, the Renessans and the 19th century, the cafe and souvenir shops were located, and a little further, the Antwerp jewelry stores.

Antwerp is famous for his Boerentower, the oldest skyscraper in Europe. He showed up here in 1932, his height is 97 meters. The city's residents call it the Farmer Tower.

The building Bourse, or Birgi, was built in 1872 on Twaalfmaandenstraat and is also considered to be one of the first of its kind.

All the glorious stones will open to you in the Almas quarter of Antwerp. The city has always been glossed by its diamonds, and today there are about 380 jewelry workshops and shops in the area, where more than 12,000 professionals work.

Antwerp climate is moderate, rather raw and resembles the weather in Britain. In the fall and winter, it is worth noting that the port has never been disrupted by weather. Spring and summer is the most pleasant time to visit the city.

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Night life in Antwerp is hard to imagine without many discotheques and bars where Belgian beer is served. To rest for a cup of coffee or