ANTWERP, BELGIUM (2023) | 10 Awesome Things To Do In Antwerp City

Antwerp is a port city located in the north of Belgium and it’s the second-largest city in the country after Brussels. Known as the Diamond Capital of the world, Antwerp holds a long history with its role as a leading trade center. Today, it’s also known for its vibrant atmosphere, remarkable art scene, and fashion-forward character. It’s this incredible diversity that makes this city a unique destination to visit. In this video, we’ll show you the highlights of Antwerp.
10. Admire The Central Station
The main hall is decorated with marble columns, chandeliers, paintings, and a large dome. The exterior is just as impressive, made of red brick and white stone.
9. Shop At The Meir
This vibrant traffic-free boulevard houses a wide variety of stores, from high-end designer boutiques to budget-friendly shops.
8. Visit the Grote Markt, Historic Center & Cathedral Of Our Lady
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7. Explore The Green Spaces Of Antwerp
Visit the Stadspark, Park Spoor Noord, Zuidpark & Plantentuin
6. Take In The atmosphere At Het Zuid
It's known for its hip bars, art galleries, museums, shops, and great restaurants, serving everything from Belgian to international cuisine.
5. Visit The Plantin-Moretus Museum
This was one of Europe’s leading printing companies in the 1600s.
4. Catch Views From The MAS (Museum Aan De Stroom)
It only opened its doors in 2011 and is now considered an iconic landmark of the city.
3. Visit Fortress ‘t Steen
The fortress was originally used as a defensive stronghold. But over the centuries, it has been used for a variety of purposes, including a prison, a customs house, and a city hall.
2. Eat, Drink + Shop At PAKT
PAKT is an old industrial site that has been transformed into a sustainable hub of creative entrepreneurs. There are workshops, offices, a rooftop garden, and a number of culinary hotspots.
1. Go Underground At De Ruien
This is a network of underground passages and canals originally dug in the 16th century.
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🎥 VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
1:07 Antwerp Central Station
1:46 The Meir
2:35 Grote Markt And Cathedral Of Our Lady
4:00 Green Spaces Of Antwerp
4:57 Het Zuid
5:36 Plantin-Moretus Museum
6:34 The MAS
7:34 Fortress ‘t Steen
8:20 PAKT
9:10 De Ruien Antwerp
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[@iabelanger]

I love Belgium. It’s so underrated and unknown. So beautiful and artsy like I love it.❤

[@worldwildhearts]

Glad you enjoy our country!

[@arpinearzumanyan8827]

А magnificent city with its beautiful unique train station, the Grote-Markt and typical Antwerp Renaissance buildings

[@worldwildhearts]

Absolutely 🙏

[@Yasin_Affandi]

Thank you for this video. Wonderful.

[@worldwildhearts]

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A beautiful clip shows us the beauty of Belgium and its most important landmarks I love Belgium

[@worldwildhearts]

Thanks for loving Ine’s home country ! 😁

[@Sophia-go9ng]

Very well done video. Thank you!

[@worldwildhearts]

Thanks for watching! ☺️

[@salahcharkoune9429]

Your welcome ❤

[@schlerpaderp]

Thanks for the lovely visit! My mom and I only get two hours in Antwerp today on our river cruise so this was so helpful to build our itinerary. So excited to check it out!

[@worldwildhearts]

Hope you had a good time! 2 hours is short but I think the cruise ships dock at a convenient location!

[@tommylob1409]

This was so helpful. Thank you!!

[@winromeo]

Thank you so much for the wonderful and relaxing video, I can’t wait to explore Antwerp in mid April but only for a couple of days.

[@worldwildhearts]

Enjoy!

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[@worldwildhearts]

Thanks! 😁

[@estanneque]

Great video! There's certainly a lot to do and see here. Amazing how you could show pretty much info about this charming city in just 11 min. I do myself a chocolate walk in town and you are welcome if you ever comeback.

[@LEOFADS]

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[@worldwildhearts]

Thank you!

[@RobinDeRoeck]

As an inhabitant of Antwerp I can say you did a great job with this video! I love all of your videos and I am actually have been using them this month while travelling through Malaysia! Lovely to see a video of Antwerp as well

[@worldwildhearts]

Thanks!! Hope your trip around Malaysia is going well 😊

[@elagalitnaf7855]

great sceneries.. I've been to some of your featured places.. hope to see other places in the future too

[@antwerpstories]

Very interesting video about a great city. The 10 locations are well chosen! Great use of Google Earth to show the location on the map.

[@worldwildhearts]

Thank you! We love to visit every time we're in Belgium! :)

[@ginangan8892]

Great map of intro,thanks

[@worldwildhearts]

Thanks! 😊

[@Gwneenguy]

Hi, small things i'd like to adjust: The origin of the name of our city has nothing to do with the myth of Antigoon & Brabo. Actually our name originates from the Germanic Anda Uerpa, which means "grounds raised in a bend of the river" They call Antwerp the fashion district of Belgium due to our big five world renowned fashion designers. And at last, a fun detail: Antwerp has many different names The Diamond Capital The Coke Capital of Europe And the afformentioned Fashion District Cheers!

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[@worldwildhearts]

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[@worldwildhearts]

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Good video

[@worldwildhearts]

Thanks! 🤩

[@camilamendes3093]

such a beautiful video! im planning to stay a month in june/2024! any ideias of how much of a tip is considered alright in the free walking guides? just wondering

[@worldwildhearts]

It depends on the group size, quality of the tour (and guide) as well as the living standards for the country. We'd say a minimum of 10€ per person in Belgium is okay. If it's a really small group, maybe consider giving 20€.

[@gbuzak]

Great video! I'll visit the city on october. Do you have any tips about where to eat good chocolate, waffle and drink beer? Thanks

[@worldwildhearts]

The best waffles you can find on the streets or in the train station (try the "Luikse Waffle"). Australian has some to go (how we usually eat it - it's more of a snack). If you want a sit down place, try 't Bieke or De zoete Verleiding. For chocolate, we like the Leonidas pralines (boxes come in different sizes), and beers you can find all around the city! 't Zuid is more of a local place to go for drinks, but also the center has tons of cafés to drink a beer!

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[@PhilippeCorthout]

In reality, the name Antwerp comes from the 'aanwerp', a silted up rise in the Scheldt at the Steen, where the first settlement arose. The Brabo story sounds more legendary, but is in fact a myth and not the real origin of its name. The hand became a symbol of the city nonetheless :-)

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[@maximindolcy351]

I was living in Belgium Antwerpen but as soon I no the zoo hard black people in it so I live Belgium

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[@Bahtsimpsam]

Best thing to do in Antwerp is keep on driving through and go to Amsterdam😂

[@worldwildhearts]

Haha depends on what you like from a city. We often visit Antwerp when we're back in Belgium

[@marcvandenbroecke331]

This must be a text of a Dutch citizen. Remember, most flemish cities are older than the Dutch ones

[@jackf1841]

Literally every street in Amsterdam looks the same. Flemish/Belgian cities are more diverse and the architecture is more 'grand'. Also: much better food. Cheers! :)

[@HamoodiClash]

I agree with but about Brussels. I really regret leaving Amsterdam to go to Brussels 😂 Visiting Rijks museum alone is better than entire Brussels and Bruges 😂

[@stefanpieters3652]

I love Antwerp and I hate Amsterdam!

[@kriskisbulck786]

Hi than’ you for visiting our city. It is so fucked up because of our politicians but it once wa historically significant. Thank you and always welcome back!

[@worldwildhearts]

Thanks! ugh politics are fucked up everywhere 😥

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