Guidebook for Antwerpen

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Guidebook for Antwerpen

Arts & Culture

Architecture, Museums, churches,… cultural gems.
A must see for Everyone who is into fashion. Extra, the lovely bookshop under the museum: Copyright
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ModeMuseum
28 Nationalestraat
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A must see for Everyone who is into fashion. Extra, the lovely bookshop under the museum: Copyright
It's one of the prettiest museums, due to its architecture and its collection. do not forget to walk until the roof and enjoy the majestical 360° view on Antwerp and the river Scheldt. You can visit it the roof until 10:30 PM. And don't forget the "Port Pavilion", they give you a wonderful insight of the Antwerp Port.
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IMAS - Igumbi lezwe eliluhlaza
1 Hanzestedenplaats
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It's one of the prettiest museums, due to its architecture and its collection. do not forget to walk until the roof and enjoy the majestical 360° view on Antwerp and the river Scheldt. You can visit it the roof until 10:30 PM. And don't forget the "Port Pavilion", they give you a wonderful insight of the Antwerp Port.
Another museum nearby, with a tower that promises you a beautiful view on the harbour. It tells yu the story of the immigrants who tried their luck in the land of opportunities. Even my grandfather left with the Red Star Line boat to study in the USA in the '30ies of last century.
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I-Red Star Line Museum
3 Montevideostraat
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Another museum nearby, with a tower that promises you a beautiful view on the harbour. It tells yu the story of the immigrants who tried their luck in the land of opportunities. Even my grandfather left with the Red Star Line boat to study in the USA in the '30ies of last century.
if you like photography and film, this is your favourite spot to be
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I-Photo Museum of Antwerp
47 Waalsekaai
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if you like photography and film, this is your favourite spot to be
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Iziko Plantin-Moretus
22 Vrijdagmarkt
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Underrated but to me the most beautiful church of the city. The painting collection is phenomenal and the garden with the Madonna just beautiful.
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Sint-Pauluskerk
22 Sint-Paulusstraat
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Underrated but to me the most beautiful church of the city. The painting collection is phenomenal and the garden with the Madonna just beautiful.
Extra is the pavilion (architectural gem) in front of this former painter his home.
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Indlu kaRubens
9-11 Wapper
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Extra is the pavilion (architectural gem) in front of this former painter his home.
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I-Museum Mayer van den Bergh
19 Lange Gasthuisstraat
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Maagdenhuis
33 Lange Gasthuisstraat
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Artwork from one of our globally local well known artists: Panamarenko.
Pepto Bismo Panemarenko standbeeld
26 Sint-Jansplein
Artwork from one of our globally local well known artists: Panamarenko.
Look up the story of Nello & Patrache… still a very actual tale
Nello & Patrasche Statue
3 Handschoenmarkt
Look up the story of Nello & Patrache… still a very actual tale
Iziko lezobuciko ze-Contemporary Art Antwerp
32 Leuvenstraat
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After 10 years of renovation, open again for the public… and it’s more than worth it. Enjoy the collection and let yourself get lost in the new - old architecture that has a conversation with the art.
KMSKA - Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
After 10 years of renovation, open again for the public… and it’s more than worth it. Enjoy the collection and let yourself get lost in the new - old architecture that has a conversation with the art.

Parks & Nature

Prettiest sight on the historical city from the left bank
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Linkeroever
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Prettiest sight on the historical city from the left bank
wonderful for a run, a stroll, in the summer great for a terrace or a picknick
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Park Spoor Noord
Ellermanstraat
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wonderful for a run, a stroll, in the summer great for a terrace or a picknick
great to see the city from another side and you are part of the port as well.
Antwerp Maritime Academy
6 Noordkasteel-Oost
great to see the city from another side and you are part of the port as well.
Most cultural walk Antwerp can offer you.
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Middelheimpark
1 Middelheimlaan
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Most cultural walk Antwerp can offer you.
Belvédère
Sloepenweg

Food Scene

Food: from breakfast, over lunch to 4’O clock somewhere. For more inspiration for lunch, apero and dinner, look at the other travel guide!
one of the best bakeries in the neighbourhood, they serve high quality croissants and a baguette as in France. If you like you can enjoy your pastry with a good cup of coffee.
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Brood en Spelen
23 Oude Beurs
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one of the best bakeries in the neighbourhood, they serve high quality croissants and a baguette as in France. If you like you can enjoy your pastry with a good cup of coffee.
just see for yourself, enjoy the good food and ambience
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Dansing Chocola
159 Kloosterstraat
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just see for yourself, enjoy the good food and ambience
those pies and cakes.... if you are a sweet tooth... this is your address
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Tartine
35A Minderbroedersrui
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those pies and cakes.... if you are a sweet tooth... this is your address
Heavenly Patisserie & bread with respect for the ‘metier’
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Domestic Bakkerij
5 Lange Gasthuisstraat
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Heavenly Patisserie & bread with respect for the ‘metier’
Brrakfast - Brunch - Lunch
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Story Urban deli shop
2 Godefriduskaai
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Brrakfast - Brunch - Lunch
Boker Tov Eiland
8 Zeevaartstraat
The owner pretends that he’s George (yes that Clooney) his lost brother… find it out yourself ;) He has great coffee and bites too!
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Kloonies
183 Kloosterstraat
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The owner pretends that he’s George (yes that Clooney) his lost brother… find it out yourself ;) He has great coffee and bites too!
You french fries, taken to the next level by a Michelin chef.
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Frites Atelier | Antwerpen
32 Korte Gasthuisstraat
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You french fries, taken to the next level by a Michelin chef.
The best waffles, lacquemants and pancakes on the spot or on the go…
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Desire De Lille
14 Schrijnwerkersstraat
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The best waffles, lacquemants and pancakes on the spot or on the go…

Essentials

Dutch Supermarket with various & wide choice.
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AH Hessenplein
25 Hessenplein
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Dutch Supermarket with various & wide choice.
Nearest by supermarket for basic necessities
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Proxy Glazen Huis
42 Sint-Paulusstraat
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Nearest by supermarket for basic necessities
Nearest bakery for fresh bread
Bakkerij Diné
2 Kaasbrug
Nearest bakery for fresh bread
The bakery whose butter croissants takes you after the first bite instantly to France…
Dellafaille MAS
zn Nassaubrug
The bakery whose butter croissants takes you after the first bite instantly to France…

Shopping

1. for the architecture 2. for the books they offer 3. their friendliness
Copyright
28 Nationalestraat
1. for the architecture 2. for the books they offer 3. their friendliness
One of the best Chocolatiers in town....try their éclairs, they are scandalous good!
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PIERRE MARCOLINI Antwerp Store
25 Schrijnwerkersstraat
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One of the best Chocolatiers in town....try their éclairs, they are scandalous good!
ECO and design match made in heaven.
Rewind
27 Riemstraat
ECO and design match made in heaven.
You can buy local specialties in this supermarket.
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Carrefour Market
2 Beddenstraat
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You can buy local specialties in this supermarket.
Passionate owners of one of the most unconventional bike shops!
Bike Project
47 Lange Koepoortstraat
Passionate owners of one of the most unconventional bike shops!
Best rock and roll chocolatier in town!
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The Chocolate Line
50 Meir
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Best rock and roll chocolatier in town!
Get lost in these little streets filled with little gems
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De Wilde Zee
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Get lost in these little streets filled with little gems
Alternative brands & street wise shops all in one and don’t forget to discover the other shops and graffiti in the little streets that are connected. For the Sneaker and skate fans… all at one spot! Note: unfortunately the shop on fish & chips does not exist anymore, but it’s a token of respect to the pioneers who made this street to the lively hood as it is today.
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Kammenstraat
Kammenstraat
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Alternative brands & street wise shops all in one and don’t forget to discover the other shops and graffiti in the little streets that are connected. For the Sneaker and skate fans… all at one spot! Note: unfortunately the shop on fish & chips does not exist anymore, but it’s a token of respect to the pioneers who made this street to the lively hood as it is today.
If you like Scandinavian design, fair and eco clothing…the visit is worth it
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MOOSE in the CITY
10 IJzerenwaag
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If you like Scandinavian design, fair and eco clothing…the visit is worth it
À little Nirwana for paper, stationary and book lovers in the most fantastic architectural setting. You will not be disappointed
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‘t Stad Leest
18 Oudaan
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À little Nirwana for paper, stationary and book lovers in the most fantastic architectural setting. You will not be disappointed
It’s not really the shop, although they have a great offer of sportive/ leisurewear… but the building was initially a bank and they incorporated the shop beautifully.
A.S.Adventure
26 Oudaan
It’s not really the shop, although they have a great offer of sportive/ leisurewear… but the building was initially a bank and they incorporated the shop beautifully.
One of the Belgian brands with very colourful and expressive fabric designs, that houses in an architectural Pearl.
Essentiel Antwerp
39 Lombardenvest
One of the Belgian brands with very colourful and expressive fabric designs, that houses in an architectural Pearl.
Scandinavia walhalla part 2… they strongly support upcoming and known Belgian designers as well in their collection. And your eco conscience /fashion footprint is happy ever after…shopping there
Juttu
19 Meir
Scandinavia walhalla part 2… they strongly support upcoming and known Belgian designers as well in their collection. And your eco conscience /fashion footprint is happy ever after…shopping there
Locals for non - and other locals with a high sustainability philosophy….
Curated by Edo
49A Lange Koepoortstraat
Locals for non - and other locals with a high sustainability philosophy….
Hidden sneaker heaven pt.1
Lockwood Avenue
3 IJzerenwaag
Hidden sneaker heaven pt.1
Sneaker heaven pt. 3
COURIR
49 Meir
Sneaker heaven pt. 3

Coffee & Tea

laid back and easy going place with great coffee!
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Normo
30 Minderbroedersrui
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laid back and easy going place with great coffee!
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Butchers Coffee
57 Kasteelstraat
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Black & Yellow Coffee bar
7 Nassaustraat
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Kolonel coffee roastery
51 Montignystraat
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Georges espressobar
27 Londenstraat
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WASBAR
5 Graaf van Egmontstraat
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Neigbourhoods / Quarters

If you are an architecture lover, specifically post WW2 style… this neighbourhood will enchant you.
Tentoonstellingswijk
If you are an architecture lover, specifically post WW2 style… this neighbourhood will enchant you.
Multicultural at its finest. Organised chaos with hidden gems.
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Borgerhout
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Multicultural at its finest. Organised chaos with hidden gems.
Berchem
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Zuid
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