The second biggest city in Belgium, known for its fashion scene and of course diamonds! This city is always changing and growing as it has since its golden days as the biggest port city in Europe. 

Antwerp

Belgium, small but packs a punch. Not known among its fellow Europeans as a destination hub nor among those beyond the continent but look close and you will find some hidden gems. A confusing country with 3 official languages! We're here to help you navigate it and find the best best places in Belgium. 

Lying on the North Sea coast, Belgium's immediate neighbours are France, Luxembourg, Germany and the Netherlands. The small nation of Belgium might leave you surprised by its rich and gorgeous heritage. It boasts a number of fascinatingly historic cities packed with medieval and Art Nouveau architecture and famous for their long traditions in arts, fashion and fine dining. If you've seen the best of them, the Belgian countryside offers anything from sandy beaches to the densely forested hills and ridges of the Ardennes. Brussels, the country's vibrant capital, is a modern world city with a highly international character. It combines massive postmodern buildings in its European Quarter with impressive historic monuments, such as the World Heritage listed Grand Place, surrounded by guildhouses and the Gothic town hall. There's Laken Castle and the large St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral, dedicated to the cities patron saints. The Royal Palace is a more recent but no less grand structure. One of the city's most famous landmarks is the Atomium, a remarkable steel structure and remnant of the 1958 World's Fair.

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The diamond heart of Belgium with awesome cultural experiences and natural gems on its borders.

Beautiful Castle situated in the peaceful Den Brandt park, a few km from Antwerp.

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Do you want family fun or a relaxing stroll? This park is for you. There’s some pretty stuff here too, so don’t just run straight to the mini golf. 


A white bridge across a river in Stadspark, Lier

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Bust of an older man wearing a hat, Louis Van Boeckel in Stadspark, Lier

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Small weeping willow tree hanging over the lake in Stadspark, Lier 

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City Park Lier

This new microbrewery is right under the railway in Borgerhout. Beer lovers will want to check out their top fermented beer 


Customers sitting and drinking outside the bar and brewery Cabardouche in Antwerp

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Brewing equipment in Cabardouche, Antwerp

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Brewery worker pours bucket of ingredients into a large metal pot to make beer in Cabardouche, Antwerp

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Two beer bottles. The beer bottle on the left is labelled “Blonde Stoot” and the other is “Stout Mekke,” Cabardouche

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Cabardouche

Get bedazzled by the jewelry at the DIVA Museum. Do you love jewellery? This museum is tailor made for you. 


Modern room with white ceilings & chandeliers. Glass display cases in the centre contain lots of jewellery in Diva, Antwerp

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Turquoise display wall about jewellery behind glass including diamond necklaces & small sculpture of a woman in DIVA, Antwerp

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A globe with interactive screens around it in the centre of a room with other displays about jewellery in DIVA, Antwerp

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Entryway to diamond and silver museum room, DIVA, Antwerp, Belgium

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Diamond museum art and collection displays at DIVA, Antwerp, Belgium

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Museum display shelves and art at DIVA, Antwerp, Belgium

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Asian inspired jewellery on display in DIVA, Antwerp, Belgium

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Interactive museum display with globe in the centre of the room, DIVA, Antwerp

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White room museum entrance and shop at DIVA, Antwerp, Belgium

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Interactive globe display in the museum DIVA, Antwerp, Belgium

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Diamond and jewellery display at DIVA, Antwerp, Belgium

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You’ll have to make your way up 500+ steps for view at the top of the tower but it's well worth it. This 13th century cathedral is more than a pretty face too. It has tons of history to offer

Central chamber inside 13th century cathedral with rows of wooden chairs lined by white columns leading to altar, Mechelen 

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Colourful ornate stained glass window above one of the entrance doors at St. Rumbold's Cathedral in Mechelen

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One person praying in an otherwise empty 13th century cathedral in the back row, St. Rumbold's Cathedral 

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Couple hugging on a glass bridge viewing point at the top of St. Rumbold's Cathedral in Mechelen 

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Final chamber before the top of the tower with small wooden stairs and a large bell, St. Rumbold's Cathedral Mechelen

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St. Rumbold's Cathedral & Tower

A quiet and tranquil spot in the city. Come and see the pretty houses and charming alleyways that date all the way back to the 13th century 


Picturesque former beguinage home with a front garden, and bike leaning against the brick wall in Klein Begijnhof, Mechelen

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Cherry plant growing by the brick wall of a former former beguinage house with a white front door, Mechelen

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Small alleyway and beguinage white wall buildings in Klein Begijnhof, Mechelen

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Former beguinage building undergoing reconstruction next to an old fashioned street lamp in Klein Begijnhof, Mechelen

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Mechelen Small Beguinage

Watch the sea roll by at this 400+ years old fort & village that’s packed with character. Bring the kids for a fun day out or travel alone to explore this place many guides won’t even mention 

Three boats sailing on the Scheldt river, view from a grassy bank of a cloudy sky at Fort Lillo in Antwerp

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Warehouse building with a large blue front door. Sign above the door reads “Scaldis Yacht Club”. Fort Lillo, Antwerp

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Local history museum with an anchor-like sculpture in front of the door at Fort Lillo, Antwerp

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Outside Fort Lillo, close to the market square. Book market stalls can be seen around the corner, Antwerp

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Walking path in the park of Fort Lillo, Antwerp, Belgium

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Fort Lillo

A survivor of two bombs, this fort is still standing. Check out a piece of Belgium’s history at the remains of this historic fort and park. 


Worn pale blue doors, entries to WWII fort beneath a small grassy bank and park at Fort 4 in Mortsel, Belgium

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Large lake surrounded by tall, leafy green trees and other plant life at Fort 4 in Mortsel, Antwerpen

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Fort 4 building from across the park bank, Mortsel in Belgium

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Fort 4

One of THE best jogging spots by the city, Galgenweel lake is a popular sailing spot too. Get out of the city and get active at this picturesque spot


Antwerp city reflected in the lake water at Galgenweel, Belgium

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Antwerp city across across the Scheldt river from Left bank (linkeroever) district on a gravel grass walking path in Belgium

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Antwerp city across the Scheldt river from Left bank (linkeroever) district in Belgium

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Galgenweel

Love Lego? Discover it in a whole new way at this temporary art exhibition this summer.

Bricks in the City at the Antwerp Bourse, Handelbeurs 

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Bricks in the City at the Handelbeurs in Antwerpen

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Bricks in the City at the Handelbeurs in Antwerpen, a Lego artwork exhibition.

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Passion for fashion? Be absorbed into the world of quirky couture and fashion in a contemporary space.

A display of a yellow couture gown at the MoMu.

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The different fashion and dresses on display at the MoMu.

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MoMu - Fashion Museum Antwerp

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