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Antwerp, Belgium: row of ornate, historic buildings with gilded statues.

Antwerp – Part 1

Antwerp (Dutch: Antwerp) is a port city in the Belgian region of Flanders and the capital of the province of the same name. It lies on the banks of the Scheldt river. This is also the location of the seaport of Antwerp, which is the busiest port in Europe after Rotterdam.

Antwerp street scene with mural and church in background.
Mural depicting men carrying goods in front of a building in Antwerp, Belgium.

The city of Antwerp is Belgium’s most populous city with a population of 520.000. The City of Brussels has a a total population of 176.545 people. If you count the metropolitan area, however, it is behind Brussels (Brussels: 1,7 million; Antwerp: 1,2 million).

Antwerp street scene with a brick building and adjacent white buildings.
Antwerp Cathedral tower viewed from a street in Antwerp, Belgium.
Antwerp street scene with tram tracks and historic buildings, Cathedral of Our Lady in the distance.
Antwerp church entrance, viewed from a narrow alley.
Low-angle view of a tall, ornate church facade in Antwerp, Belgium, featuring a large stained-glass window and statues.
Street musician playing a piano in Antwerp, Belgium.
Antwerp Cathedral tower and clock, black and white.
Antwerp city square with brick buildings and outdoor cafes.

The Cathedral of Our Lady (Dutch: Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekathedraal) overlooks the buildings in the area easily with a height of 123 meters. The tower of the Gothic church, which was completed in 1521, is the highest in the Benelux.

The belfry of the cathedral is part of the group of 56 historical buildings in the UNESCO World Heritage Site list of Belfries of Belgium and France.

Antwerp Cathedral silhouette against a bright sky.
Black and white photo of a statue of a woman on a building in Antwerp, Belgium.
Antwerp fountain with Cathedral of Our Lady in the background.
Antwerp City Hall, Belgium, with many flags and people in the square.
Elaborate fountain sculpture in Antwerp, Belgium, with a building and flags in the background.
Antwerp, Belgium: row of ornate, historic buildings with gilded statues.

The market square (Grote Markt) is the historical centre of town and is framed by typical medieval Flemish buildings. The City Hall of Antwerp is still located there today.

Antwerp City Hall with numerous flags of various countries hanging from its facade.
Antwerp's Grote Markt with the Brabo Fountain and city hall displaying numerous flags.
Antwerp, Belgium: empty wicker chairs and tables outside against a brick wall.
La Douce bistro in Antwerp, Belgium, with a view of a Gothic church.
Orange chairs and tables in front of a brick building in Antwerp, Belgium.
Antwerp, Belgium city street scene with shops selling Belgian chocolates, beers, and Italian food.
Antwerp Castle in Belgium, stone walls, towers, and a cobblestone bridge.
Antwerp building with a tall tower and ornate facade.
Antwerp church with two tall towers, seen from across a street.
Antwerp street scene: white building with red door, flanked by autumn trees.
Brick church with tall spire, rose window, and autumn trees in Antwerp, Belgium.
Brick building in Antwerp, Belgium, with a large arched wooden door.
Antwerp
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Antwerp – Part 2
Modern building in Antwerp, Flanders with grid of windows reflecting golden light.
Antwerp – Part 1
Antwerp, Belgium: row of ornate, historic buildings with gilded statues.
Antwerp – Part 2
Modern building in Antwerp, Flanders with grid of windows reflecting golden light.
Antwerp at Night
Antwerp Cathedral at night, illuminated, flanked by buildings.

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