Belgium Flemish Antwerp

Steeped in history, Antwerp is highly cosmopolitan yet youthful while remaining one of the largest port cities in the world.

Explore this historic center, admiring its monuments, architecture, and charm, and enjoying cafes and shops.

Admire the bronze carriages as you step into this museum full of superb paintings by masters from the 14C to today.

Housed in a fun brick building, this museum offers a compelling look at Antwerp's history as a port city and diverse cultural gem.

Take a lovely walk through this neighborhood while admiring the beautiful and unique 19C homes representing the best of Art Nouveau.

The collections here are unique in focus, including illuminated manuscripts, ivory works, and Bruegel the Elder's "Mad Meg."

Dating to 14C, this cathedral is a delight to explore. Its towers are majestic, and the interior features works by Rubens.

As home to thousands of marine creatures, the settings in this aquarium are based on the animals' natural habitats.

Explore every inch of Rubens' long-time home including his studio, paintings, collections, the family rooms, courtyard, and more.

A Gothic cathedral dating to the 16C, home to many remarkable Baroque artworks, architectural curios, and stained-glass windows.

Founded in 1843, this massive 25 acre zoo is home to numerous animal species, and is known for its Art Nouveau style.

A museum dedicated to the works of two prominent Belgian printers, exhibiting a wealth of printed treasures from their oeuvre.

Driven by temporary exhibits, this museum is always fresh and unique. Textile production and cutting-edge style are core themes.

The museum's castle lures you in with its grandeur. Inside are collections of silver, jewelry, religious objects, and more.

Considered a cathedral of train stations, this Baroque building features an iconic cupola that establishes it as a major landmark.

This 17C house exhibits a wealth of decorative arts and paintings by Rubens, Bruegel the Younger, Van Dyck, and many more.

As Antwerp's oldest building, this 9C fortress also served as a prison for more than 500 years. Make sure to visit its shipping museum.

Spread across 30 acres, this park includes hundreds of sculptures from a variety of artists whose works range from 1870 to today.

This 15C Gothic church is home to Rubens Chapel. Belgian masters' works are well represented, and the treasury is amazing.

Commanding the square, the 16C Renaissance hall boasts Leys' frescos. The doors on the first floor used to open into shops.

Dedicated to the history of photography, this excellent museum covers everything from photojournalism, to Avant-Garde.

This 15C Baroque church boasts incredible art, as well as a courtyard with 63 statues depicting Christ's last days.

Once a guildhall, this 16C Gothic building now houses a museum with decorative arts, musical instruments, and archaeological finds.

Lined on all sides with intriguing architecture, enjoy the goings-on of this vast square from one of its many cafes.

The interior of this 16C Gothic church is ornately Baroque. Its pulpit is unique, as are its many notable paintings and statues.

With a wood barrel vault instead of a typical rib vault, this unique Roman-inspired 17C Baroque church is mesmerizingly ornate.

Named after the 19C Belgian writer, this small, quaint square offers delightful 17C-19C architecture in a peaceful setting.

Walk along this narrow alley to experience the Middle Ages; pay attention to the quiet of the city and enjoy a tranquil meal.