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ZOO Antwerpen (Dierentuin)

Large, well-defined zoo which houses a variety of species from giraffes to fish.

Meir

Onze Lieve Vrouwekathedraal

Chocolate Nation

Discover the largest Belgian Chocolate museum in the world in the center of Antwerp. In fourteen thematized spaces visitors are taken through a 60 to 90 minute chocolate journey. Starting in the cocoa plantations at the equator and following the cocoa bean to the world’s largest storage port of cocoa in Antwerp. A giant fantasy machine demonstrates how chocolate is made and how the velvety taste is created. Visitors discover why Belgian chocolate is world famous.

Grote Markt

Antwerp's "Great Market" square is a popular attraction in the heart of the old city.

Het Steen

Welcome to Het Steen, the hotspot for anyone wanting to visit Antwerp. This centuries-old fortress houses a Visitor Centre, a cruise terminal and The Antwerp Story - the perfect introduction to the city. After a visit to Het Steen, you are ready for a memorable time in Antwerp.

Rubenshuis

From then on, all visits start at 13, Hopland, where the brand-new building by Robbrecht en Daem architects is your gateway to the Rubens Experience, the lush renovated Baroque garden, and the library. A superb architectural design, a colourful museum gallery without a ceiling, 2,000 metres of books and paper, and a unique experience that is entirely geared towards the comfort of visitors. Thanks to technology, visitors can immerse themselves in Rubens’s life and world in the Rubens Experience. Everyone can browse the many thousands of documents in the library as part of their research. The new garden has become the green extension of Rubens’s city palace. The contemporary design features 17,500 plants and flowers and will remain beautiful year-round thanks to the colour advice of Antwerp fashion designer Dries Van Noten. This verdant urban oasis also has a superb view of Rubens’s home. For now, the artist residence is closed as part of the ongoing restoration.

MAS - Museum aan de Stroom