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Antwerp: Belgium's Industrial and Cultural Hub
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- History and Architecture
- Antwerp grew wealthy from 16th century port trade in diamonds and spices
- Port combines industrial architecture with modern buildings like Havenhuis
- City features art nouveau architecture in Zurenborg district
- Traditional Flemish buildings include Rubenshuis and Plantin-Moretus museum
- Cultural Highlights
- Cathedral of Our Lady houses Rubens triptychs and stained glass
- Royal Museum of Fine Arts reopened in 2022 with Flemish masterpieces
- Red Star Line Museum documents lives of US-Europe passenger journey
- Mas Museum showcases city's food scene and pre-Columbian art
- Modern Experience
- Most visitors arrive by train, with art nouveau station hallways
- City maintains straightforward commercial spirit despite grand past
- Local cuisine includes traditional moules with frites
- Nightlife features jazz bars, clubs, and international artists
- Practical Information
- Best time to visit is summer (20-25C) with pleasant weather
- Direct train from London takes 2h40m
- De Lign transit network and Velo bike rentals available
- Traditional Christmas markets open in December