ANTWERP
CITY OF LOVE, FASHION & DIAMONDS, ... AND SO MUCH MORE
Antwerp in Top 10 Cities in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2009 Definitely worth a visit!
Antwerp is the real urban deal, a refreshingly down-toearth yet vivacious cosmopolitan habitat blessed with magnificent architecture, fashionable shop fronts, beerwashed pubs, dazzling monuments, jazzed-up clubs, inspired artworks and restaurant tables piled with plates of superb Belgian and multicultural food. Antwerp, home of the Flemish Baroque master Rubens, not only has a wealth of outstanding museums, picturesque galleries, sculpted streets and beautiful architecture, but is also laced with refreshing greenery and urban haunts. Its culture, history, vibrant nightlife and world class shopping are within easy reach, thanks to excellent access by air, train, motorway and even water. Antwerp, a pocket size metropolis.
CULTURE Antwerp has a rich, historic past and still is a cultural pole of attraction today. Antwerp can rightfully pride itself on its rich , historic past with world famous artists such as Rubens, Van Dyck, Jordaens and Brueghel. Through the centuries the city has managed to develop a rich and unique, valuable cultural heritage. The city’s museums and historic churches are treasuries in which many of these riches are preserved and on diplay. Take time to stop and admire the cityscapes, the protected monuments and the various statues as well as the Madonnas and other saints that grace Antwerp’s streets.
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And even today Antwerp has a sparkling cultural and artistique life. With world famous and lesser known artists, big and small cultural talents. With many theatres, cinemas, galleries, dance and concert stages. With big established culture houses and experimental free ports. With talked-about and intimate architecture.
Antwerp; diamond centre of the world Antwerp World Diamond Centre is not just a slogan. “Antwerp quality” and “Antwerp cut” are international trade terms synonymous with perfect processing and flawless beauty. Antwerp has a long and magnificent tradition as a diamond city. Since the 15th Century the city has played an important role in the diamond trade and industry. After the port, the diamond industry is the second pillar of commercial activities. Some 1,500 diamond companies are concentrated in the city centre. In less than one square kilometre, nearby Central Station, more than half of all cut diamonds pass through a network of diamond cutting shops, diamond bourses and selling centres. Of the 25 diamond exchanges worldwide, 4 operate in Antwerp. Elegant showrooms offer the visitor fascinating tours and the opportunity to visit interesting exhibitions. www.antwerpen.be
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