The Golden Triangle
Cogels Osylei

**Stroll down the prettiest streets in Zurenborg and enjoy the city’s grand late 19th century Art Nouveau architecture at its height **

Villas, mansions, townhouses and just more pretty houses than you could ever hope to see in a quirky, amazing art nouveau style. Walking along Cogels Osylei and the surrounding streets is basically like walking into an architecture gallery only it’s outside so you get Vitamin D while you’re at it.

Antwerp is more than its centre and shopping district (although we love those too!) Cogels Osylei and its nearby streets is a must see for all lovers of architecture. Most of the villas were built around 1894-1908, so the Art Nouveau style is in full bloom.

• Art Nouveau means you’ll see mosaics in the walls, pretty keyhole windows, and fancy ironwork.
• It’s beautiful and lively because it’s inspired by nature - you’ll see the curves of flowers and the asymmetry of nature featured throughout every street.
• The houses are all residential and you can’t actually go inside the houses. But seeing the outside is enough to have that wow factor.
• The Golden Triangle (Cogels Osylei, Transvaalstraat & Waterloostraat) has 170 houses that are all so gorgeous and all protected by the Flemish government.
• Want to take a break from walking? At the end of the street you’ll find a few restaurants and cafes or keep going until you’re in the main square of Zurenborg - it’s one of the trendiest spots in Antwerp.
• Need more fresh air? Antwerp ZOO is just a short drive away or check out the bridge at Park Spoor Noord for even more cool architecture