Antwerp Diamond Bus

Hop on the Antwerp Diamond double-decker bus and visit Antwerp’s best-known hotspots. It’s a first timers’ ideal introduction to the city. Daily departures from April until November, the other months only in the weekend.

• Web:

  www.antwerp-citytourbus.be

• E-mail:

  info@antwerp-citytourbus.be

• Address:

  Astridplein

Antwerp Zoo

The Antwerp Zoo was founded in 1843, which makes it one of the oldest zoos worldwide and the oldest in Belgium. About 5,000 animals from 950 species call this zoo their home. They live in monumental buildings and an impressive, meticulously maintained garden. A visit to the Zoo is a chunk of pure relaxation in the middle of the city.

• Web:

  www.zooantwerpen.be/en

• Address:

  Koningin Astridplein 20-26, Antwerp

• Phone:

  +32 3 224 89 10

• Opening hours:

  Daily from 10am

Cathedral of Our Lady

After 169 years of construction, the cathedral of Antwerp finally dominated Antwerp’s skyline in 1521 with a height of 123 metres. It was and still is the biggest Gothic building of the Benelux. The Cathedral is a huge treasury of works of art. Eye-catchers include two masterpieces by Rubens: The Raising of the Cross and The Descent from the Cross.

• Web:

  www.dekathedraal.be/en

• E-mail:

  info@dekathedraal.be

• Address:

  Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekathedraal, Groenplaats 21, Antwerp

• Phone:

  +32 3 213 99 51

Central Station

Antwerp's Central Station is a magnificent architectural feat with its steel canopy over the platforms. Architecturally inspired by the Pantheon in Rome, the station was inaugurated in 1905. In 2007, the station was expanded, and a tunnel was added. The large station hall is frequently used for all kinds of events. Centraal Station has been voted one of the most beautiful stations in the world on numerous occasions.

• Address:

  Koningin Astridplein 27, Antwerp

• More info:

  Some of the best waffles can be found in a small kiosk under the escalators on the street level.

FOMU — Fotomuseum

FOMU, Antwerp's photography museum, offers a deep dive into the world of photography, spanning its inception to contemporary works. With a vast collection of images, books, and equipment, the museum features thoughtfully curated exhibits showcasing both Belgian and international photographers. FOMU also hosts engaging tours, lectures and workshops.

• Web:

  www.fomu.be/en

• Address:

  Waalsekaai 47, Antwerp

• Phone:

  +32 3 242 93 00

• Opening hours:

  Tue–Sun 10am–6pm, Mon closed

Grote Markt & Brabo Fountain

At Grote Markt, the Brabo Fountain stands as a striking centrepiece amidst the historic architecture of Antwerp's central square. This celebrated monument is based on the legendary tale of Brabo, a local folk hero who defied the giant Antigoon, probably inspiring the city's name by throwing the giant's hand ("werpen" the "hant" in Middle Dutch) into the Schelde River.

• Web:

  visit.antwerpen.be/en/grote-markten

• Address:

  Brabofontein op de Grote Markt, Antwerp