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Cathedral of Our Lady
This jaw-dropping Gothic cathedral took nearly two centuries to build and soars so high into the sky that it guided sailors on the River Scheldt for centuries.
Antwerp
Quick fact
Antwerp is home to one of the busiest seaports in the world and has been a global centre of the diamond trade for over 500 years.
Fun fact
About 80 percent of the world's rough diamonds pass through Antwerp every year, making it the sparkliest city on the planet by some measures!
Landmarks
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Antwerp Zoo
One of the oldest zoos in the world, sitting right next to the central train station, where you can meet elephants, gorillas, and even okapis up close.
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Rubenshuis
This was the actual home and studio of the superstar painter Peter Paul Rubens, and you can still see some of his huge, colourful masterpieces hanging on the walls.
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MAS – Museum aan de Stroom
This tall, twisting red-and-glass tower by the river is packed with stories about the sea, the city, and people from all over the world, plus a free rooftop view.
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Grote Markt
Antwerp's main square is surrounded by beautiful guild houses and features a fountain with a giant hand — which ties into a legendary story about a giant named Druon Antigoon.