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Antwerp by train

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Discover Antwerp

Antwerp, Belgium’s diamond capital, is a city of artistic heritage and cutting-edge fashion. The Cathedral of Our Lady and the Rubens House honor its artistic past, while the MAS Museum explores maritime history. Antwerp’s bustling port and trendy neighborhoods create a vibrant blend of old-world charm and modern flair, making it an eclectic and exciting destination.

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Short getaway to Antwerp

Arrive at Antwerp’s grand station for a city getaway in Belgium’s diamond capital, known for fashion studios, roasteries, and design.
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Cities of Art

Gallery-hop from Paris to Belgium, tracing Old Masters in Flanders, fashion in Antwerp, and studios on Kortrijk’s river island.
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Sapphire House, Antwerp

Stay at Sapphire House in Antwerp, where plant-based dining meets 18th-century interiors and the city’s diamond past.
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Activities and neighbourhoods in Antwerp

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  • Antwerp markets

    Visit the Friday market outside the Plantin-Moretus Museum. Browse stalls of vintage books and furniture, or people-watch in a nearby café as highly-prized items are auctioned to the highest bidder.

  • Museum of Contemporary Art

    Visit the world-renowned M HKA, Museum of Contemporary Art Antwerp, recently reopened after a renovation with Belgian designer Axel Vervoordt and Japanese architect Tatsuro Miki.  

  • Middelheim Museum

    Rent a bike and ride to Middelheim Park, home to the Middelheim Museum, Europe's only permaculture sculpture park.

  • Museum Plantin-Moretus

    Visit the house and old printing office of the Plantin-Moretus family. Discover the history behind the oak bookshelves and creaking walls that contain some of the oldest printing presses in the world.

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