Antwerp, Belgium (Point of interest)

Laid out just outside the city walls in the mid-19th century, Antwerp Zoo is now at the heart of town next to the central station. The zoo houses more than 6000 animals of 750 species in modern open-plan enclosures. Recent additions have given the... Continue reading →

Belgium's second city has an elegant medieval old town dating from the city's period as a trade powerhouse and home of diamond preparation. The present-day city has reinvented itself as a stylish destination that looks forward as well as back.... Continue reading →

The Grote Markt (Town Square) of Antwerp may not be as large as that of Brussels, but it is certainly as grand. The Brabo Fountain, built in 1887 and located in the centre of the square, is a highlight. As was customary, the guilds built their hea... Continue reading →

Antwerp's Interactive Diamond Museum is located in the heart of the diamond centre. The museum entrance ticket entitles visitors to an audio guide and diamond card, which allows them to go on a quest in search of their "personal" diamond. Antwerp ... Continue reading →

Since the breakthrough success of the "Antwerp Six" designers at the 1988 British Designer Show, Antwerp has become a key destination on the international fashion circuit. The city's long-awaited fashion museum, MoMu, displays the best in Belgian d... Continue reading →

Built in 1875 as part of a large refurbishment project for Antwerp, the Royal Museum of Fine Arts hosted the 1894 World Exposition. It houses many works from the 14th century onwards, including Flemish Masters Rubens, Van Dijck and Jordaens.... Continue reading →