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Jun
68°F 20°C
52°F 11°C
Jul
71°F 21°C
56°F 13°C
Aug
72°F 22°C
56°F 13°C
Sep
66°F 18°C
51°F 10°C
Oct
58°F 14°C
44°F 6°C
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48°F 8°C
38°F 3°C
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Carolus Borromeus Church
Carolus Borromeus Church
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Ranked #1 of 65 Attractions in Antwerp
5 of 5 stars 13 reviews

This typical baroque church was built by the Jesuits in the 1600s. Rubens is said to have designed its facade. more »

Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Religious Sites
Distance  0.1 miles from city centre
Central Station
Central Station
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Ranked #2 of 65 Attractions in Antwerp
4.5 of 5 stars 219 reviews
Leopold II had this unusual rail station built as a neo-Baroque monument to the railway age in 1905.
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.9 miles from city centre
Plantin - Moretus Museum
Plantin - Moretus Museum
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Ranked #3 of 65 Attractions in Antwerp
4.5 of 5 stars 58 reviews
Owner description: Printing museum which contains the two oldest printing presses in the world, complete sets of dies and matrices, and the full... more » Owner description: Printing museum which contains the two oldest printing presses in the world, complete sets of dies and matrices, and the full archive of the Plantin printing company. « less
Attraction type  Speciality Museums; Historic Sites; Museums; History Museums
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
Cathedral of Our Lady (Onze Lieve Vrouwekathedraal)
Cathedral of Our Lady (Onze Lieve Vrouwekathedraal)
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Ranked #4 of 65 Attractions in Antwerp
4.5 of 5 stars 133 reviews

Covering 2.5 acres, this is the largest church in Belgium and Holland. This Gothic building looms over Handschoen Market Square with its tower that is 403 feet tall containing a... more »

Attraction type  Religious Sites; Bar/ Clubs
Distance  0.1 miles from city centre
Grote Markt
Grote Markt
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Ranked #5 of 65 Attractions in Antwerp
4.5 of 5 stars 94 reviews
Antwerp's "Great Market" square is a popular attraction in the heart of the old city.
Attraction type  Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Historic Walking Areas; Tourist/ Visitor Centres; Museums
Distance  0.0 miles from city centre
Antwerp By Bike
Antwerp By Bike
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Ranked #6 of 65 Attractions in Antwerp
5 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Owner description: On the ‘Antwerp by Bike’ tour, we take you for a 3 hour ride and show you all the highlights of Antwerp, like the cathedral,... more » Owner description: On the ‘Antwerp by Bike’ tour, we take you for a 3 hour ride and show you all the highlights of Antwerp, like the cathedral, the Butterfly Palace and the MAS museum. Along the way, we’ll discover hidden gems as well. This tour is the ideal way to evoke the glorious memories of the past and to fast-forward to the bustling Antwerp of today!When: every Saturday and Sunday at 1:45 pm (July through September).Meeting Point: Steenplein-Zuiderterras walkway (near the Flandria kiosk).Duration: 3 hours, 18 kilometers (including stops).Price: €16 each (€8 if you bring your own bike).Children under the age of 12 join for €13 (or €5 with own bike).Language: we offer two tours: one in Dutch and one in English.Reservations: making a reservation in advance is not required, but it is highly appreciated. « less
Attraction type  Biking Trails
Distance  0.1 miles from city centre
Museum Mayer van den Bergh
Museum Mayer van den Bergh
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Ranked #7 of 65 Attractions in Antwerp
4.5 of 5 stars 29 reviews
Owner description: Mayer van den Bergh was an avid art collector in the 19th century, and the best of his collection is displayed in this small... more » Owner description: Mayer van den Bergh was an avid art collector in the 19th century, and the best of his collection is displayed in this small museum. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums; Museums
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
Rubens House (Rubenshuis)
Rubens House (Rubenshuis)
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Ranked #8 of 65 Attractions in Antwerp
4.5 of 5 stars 80 reviews

Rubens oversaw the building of this house when his early fortune enabled him such extravagance at the age of 33. Works by Rubens and other prominent artists of the time are on... more »

Attraction type  Historic Sites; Art Museums; Museums
Distance  0.5 miles from city centre
Town Hall (Stadhuis)
Town Hall (Stadhuis)
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Ranked #9 of 65 Attractions in Antwerp
4.5 of 5 stars 19 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.1 miles from city centre
Zuid (the South)
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Ranked #10 of 65 Attractions in Antwerp
4.5 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
Distance  0.1 miles from city centre
Stadtfestsaal
Stadtfestsaal
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Ranked #11 of 65 Attractions in Antwerp
4.5 of 5 stars 32 reviews
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.6 miles from city centre
Antwerp's Port
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Ranked #12 of 65 Attractions in Antwerp
4.5 of 5 stars 19 reviews
Attraction type  Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks
Distance  0.1 miles from city centre
MAS - Museum aan de Stroom
MAS - Museum aan de Stroom
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Ranked #13 of 65 Attractions in Antwerp
4 of 5 stars 102 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  0.6 miles from city centre
Antwerp Zoo (Dierentuin)
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Antwerp Zoo (Dierentuin)
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Ranked #14 of 65 Attractions in Antwerp
4 of 5 stars 94 reviews
Large, well-defined zoo which houses a variety of species from giraffes to fish.
Attraction type  Zoos; Aquariums
Distance  0.9 miles from city centre
Bourla Theater (Bourlaschouwburg)
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Bourla Theater (Bourlaschouwburg)
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Ranked #15 of 65 Attractions in Antwerp
4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Restored in 1995 to its original splendor, this neoclassical theater dates from the 1830's.
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
Zurenborg
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Ranked #16 of 65 Attractions in Antwerp
4.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
Distance  0.1 miles from city centre
Cogels - Osy lei
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Cogels - Osy lei
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Ranked #17 of 65 Attractions in Antwerp
4.5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
St Jacobskerk (St James's Church)
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St Jacobskerk (St James's Church)
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Ranked #18 of 65 Attractions in Antwerp
4 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites
Distance  0.5 miles from city centre
Cartoons Cinema
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Ranked #19 of 65 Attractions in Antwerp
4.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Cinemas
Distance  0.1 miles from city centre
Diamond District
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Diamond District
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Ranked #20 of 65 Attractions in Antwerp
3.5 of 5 stars 45 reviews
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods; Historic Sites
Distance  0.8 miles from city centre
Het Steen
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Het Steen
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Ranked #21 of 65 Attractions in Antwerp
4 of 5 stars 18 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Museums
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
Aquatopia
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Aquatopia
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Ranked #22 of 65 Attractions in Antwerp
3.5 of 5 stars 18 reviews
Attraction type  Aquariums
Distance  0.9 miles from city centre
Kloosterstraat
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Ranked #23 of 65 Attractions in Antwerp
4.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.3 miles from city centre
Vlaamse Opera (De)
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Vlaamse Opera (De)
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Ranked #24 of 65 Attractions in Antwerp
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Operas
Distance  0.7 miles from city centre
Mode Museum (MoMu)
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Mode Museum (MoMu)
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Ranked #25 of 65 Attractions in Antwerp
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Speciality Museums; Museums
Distance  0.3 miles from city centre
Indoor Karting Antwerpen
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Ranked #26 of 65 Attractions in Antwerp
4.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Amusement/ Theme Parks
Brabo
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Brabo
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Ranked #27 of 65 Attractions in Antwerp
4 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues
Distance  0.0 miles from city centre
Airventure Ballooning - Balloonflights in Belgium
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Airventure Ballooning - Balloonflights in Belgium
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Ranked #28 of 65 Attractions in Antwerp
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Owner description: Come and fly in a hot air balloon over Belgium together with Airventure Ballooning. We take you on an unforgettable trip over... more » Owner description: Come and fly in a hot air balloon over Belgium together with Airventure Ballooning. We take you on an unforgettable trip over the most beautiful cities of the 'Heart of Europe'. Imagine to fly over the great city of Ghent, the capital of Flanders Antwerp, the ancient city of Bruges or fly near Brussels. Airventure Ballooning offers balloonflights across Belgium with many different take off locations to please your every wish! « less
Attraction type  Other
Vleeshuis (Butcher's Hall)
As featured in Bruges for young kids
Vleeshuis (Butcher's Hall)
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Ranked #29 of 65 Attractions in Antwerp
4 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; History Museums; Museums
Distance  0.1 miles from city centre
Vlaeykensgang
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Ranked #30 of 65 Attractions in Antwerp
4 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Distance  0.0 miles from city centre
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