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Antwerp travel guide

Diamonds, fashion, Rubens and a stunning station

Antwerp Grote Markt and cathedral. Photo: LBM1948, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

1hflight from London
BRUnearest main airport
19° in Julwarmest month
3° in Jancoolest month

Antwerp is Belgium's cool city, a big port with a famous fashion scene, a diamond district and a beautiful old town with a towering cathedral.

Rubens lived and worked here, and Antwerp Central is often called one of the world's most beautiful railway stations.

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What Antwerp is known for

  • Rubens

    His house and paintings.

  • Diamonds

    The world's diamond capital.

  • Central Station

    A "railway cathedral".

  • MAS museum

    Rooftop views of the port.

Top things to do in Antwerp

  1. 1

    The Cathedral of Our Lady

    Rubens altarpieces inside.

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  2. 2

    Rubens House

    The painter's home and studio.

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  3. 3

    The MAS

    A museum with a free rooftop.

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  4. 4

    Antwerp Central Station

    Admire the grand hall.

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Where to stay in Antwerp

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Best time to visit Antwerp

Best value: Mar–May, Sep–Oct. April to September for outdoor terraces.

  • Best valueGood weather, smaller crowds
  • PeakBusiest, highest prices
  • QuietCheapest, cooler or wetter
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Getting there and around

About 1h from London to BRU, and flights from most UK airports. How long is the flight from your airport?

Walk the centre. Trams go everywhere else.

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Good to know

  • The MAS rooftop is free.
  • Fashion boutiques cluster around Nationalestraat.
  • Try a bolleke, the local De Koninck beer.
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Antwerp FAQ

Is Antwerp worth visiting?

Yes, for art, fashion and food.

How far is Antwerp from Brussels?

About 40 minutes by train.

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