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]]>De Koninck Antwerp City Brewery
Beer lovers will love this one. De Koninck Antwerp City Brewery offers self-guided tours that will get you familiar with all steps of the beer-making process. Also, you can take part in a beer-tasting session or simply relax at its terrace bar and have a beer or two straight from the source.
Vlaeykensgang
It will take you some effort and time to find Vlaeykensgang, but it is well worth it. This medieval alley is one of the most picturesque spots in Antwerp. Aside from cobblestone streets and brick buildings, the place will charm you with its antique shops and cozy bars and restaurants.
Museum Plantin-Moretus
Antwerp has plenty of museums, but Museum Plantin-Moretus should be a must on your list. The building of the museum was used as a printing establishment from the 16th to 19th century, after which it was acquired by the city and opened to visitors. You can check out old printing equipment, find out more about the history of Plantin Press printing company, and browse through its extensive library.
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]]>Explore Antwerpen-Centraal Railway Station
If you happen to arrive in Antwerp by train, then you’ll immediately be met with one of the best free things to do in the city. Antwerp’s main railway station, Antwerpen-Centraal, is considered one of the most beautiful railway stations in the world, thanks to its impressive architecture and intriguing design of the interior. Make sure to stick around and explore its many intricate details.
Get Lost in Middelheimpark
Middelheimpark is not your usual park, although it has the trees and gardens to make you think so. Besides offering relaxing green spaces to tired tourists and locals, the park is known for serving as an exhibition space as well. You’ll find many permanent sculptures and artworks here as well as temporary exhibitions.
Oil Paintings (@hugoboslak)Take a Free Walking Tour
Want to spend an entire day doing something fun without spending a cent? They take advantage of free walking tours offered by various organizations in Antwerp. You’ll get a knowledgeable tour guide who will show you all the most important spots while also having a chance to meet new people.
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]]>The Rubens House
The legendary painter Peter Paul Rubens spent many decades living and working in Antwerp and eventually settled in the Flemish townhouse. The 17th-century building is now known as the Rubens House, and it hosts a museum dedicated to his life and body of work.
Royal Museum of Fine Arts
If you want to further explore Belgium’s rich art history, the Royal Museum of Fine Arts is the next place you should head to. It hosts an impressive collection of paintings, sculptures, and drawings from the 14th to 20th century, including works of art of famed painters Jan van Eyck, Hans Memling, and Anthony van Dyck.
Museum of Modern Art
Fans of modern art will also feel right at home in Antwerp. The city’s museum of contemporary and modern art features an impressive collection of over 2,000 pieces, and it showcases the work of contemporary Belgian and international artists.
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]]>Brussels
Brussels is an obvious choice as it’s the capital of Belgium, and every passionate traveler starts their journey right here.
Antwerp
This charming city was once home to many notable historical figures, including painter Pieter Paul Rubens, whose former studio has been transformed in one of the city’s best museums.
Ghent
If you want to take some time to sit back and relax during your visit to Belgium, Ghent is your best pick, and you’ll still get to enjoy its medieval architecture on every turn.
Bruges
Often described as the “Venice of the North”, this city is one of the most charming Belgian attractions and exploring its canals by boat is a fairytale experience.
– Unique Adventures (@charlies_wanderings)Liège
Liège isn’t as popular with tourists as other Belgian cities, but it still has a lot to offer – including crowded folk festivals in the summer and festive Christmas markets in the winter.
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]]>Freetown Christiania, Copenhagen, Denmark
Freetown is covered with street art. It’s a free-thinking community where anything goes. It has a totally unique vibe and is a colorful way to spend an afternoon.
Athens, Greece
Athens may be an ancient city, but it also has a unique youth culture, which can be explored through the edgy graffiti throughout the city.
Ostiense District, Rome, Italy
The Ostiense District is a popular spot in Rome for street art lovers. You will find impressive pieces which cover entire buildings.
Zagreb, Croatia
Zagreb is Croatia’s vibrant capital. It contains some truly mesmerizing street art, which usually tell a story about the country’s relatively short history.
Vienna, Austria
Vienna is covered with street art and like everything in Vienna, it will impress you.
Brighton (or Bristol!), UK
Bristol is the home of the infamous and mysterious Banksy. The anonymous street artist also did this iconic piece in Brighton, where tons of colorful graffiti can be found everywhere.
Antwerp, Belgium
Antwerp has a unique alternative scene, and the colorful street art that covers the sides of buildings is a sure indicator of the city’s special personality.
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