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Central Station
Ollie #1 of 59 attractions in Antwerp
4.5 of 5 stars 126 reviews
Leopold II had this unusual rail station built as a neo-Baroque monument to the railway age in 1905.
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings
Distance  1.5 km from city centre
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Cathedral of Our Lady (Onze Lieve Vrouwekathedraal)
Ollie #2 of 59 attractions in Antwerp
4.5 of 5 stars 92 reviews

Covering 2.5 acres, this is the largest church in Belgium and Holland. This Gothic building looms over Handschoen Market Square with its tower that is 403 feet tall containing a... more »

Attraction type  Religious Sites; Bar/ Clubs
Distance  0.2 km from city centre
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Plantin - Moretus Museum
Ollie #3 of 59 attractions in Antwerp
4.5 of 5 stars 32 reviews
Owner description: Printing museum which contains the two oldest printing presses in the world, complete sets of dies and matrices, and the full archive of the Plantin...... more » Owner description: Printing museum which contains the two oldest printing presses in the world, complete sets of dies and matrices, and the full archive of the Plantin printing company. « less
Attraction type  Speciality Museums; Historic Sites; Museums; History Museums
Distance  0.3 km from city centre
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Museum Mayer van den Bergh
Ollie #4 of 59 attractions in Antwerp
5 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Mayer van den Bergh was an avid art collector in the 19th century, and the best of his collection is displayed in this small museum.
Attraction type  Art Museums; Museums
Distance  0.7 km from city centre
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Grote Markt
Ollie #5 of 59 attractions in Antwerp
4.5 of 5 stars 46 reviews
Antwerp's "Great Market" square is a popular attraction in the heart of the old city.
Attraction type  Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Historic Walking Areas; Tourist/ Visitor Centres; Museums
Distance  0.1 km from city centre
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Rubens House (Rubenshuis)
Ollie #6 of 59 attractions in Antwerp
4.5 of 5 stars 51 reviews

Rubens oversaw the building of this house when his early fortune enabled him such extravagance at the age of 33. Works by Rubens and other prominent artists of the time are on... more »

Attraction type  Historic Sites; Art Museums; Museums
Distance  0.7 km from city centre
Antwerp's Port
Ollie #7 of 59 attractions in Antwerp
5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks
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Antwerp Zoo (Dierentuin)
Ollie #8 of 59 attractions in Antwerp
4.5 of 5 stars 47 reviews
Large, well-defined zoo which houses a variety of species from giraffes to fish.
Attraction type  Zoos; Aquariums
Distance  1.5 km from city centre
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Museum aan de Stroom
Ollie #9 of 59 attractions in Antwerp
4 of 5 stars 58 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  0.9 km from city centre
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Antwerp By Bike
Ollie #10 of 59 attractions in Antwerp
4.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Owner description: On the ‘Antwerp by Bike’ tour, we take you for a 3 hour ride and show you all the highlights of Antwerp, like the cathedral, the Butterfly Palace and...... more » Owner description: On the ‘Antwerp by Bike’ tour, we take you for a 3 hour ride and show you all the highlights of Antwerp, like the cathedral, the Butterfly Palace and the MAS museum. Along the way, we’ll discover hidden gems as well. This tour is the ideal way to evoke the glorious memories of the past and to fast-forward to the bustling Antwerp of today!When: every Saturday and Sunday at 1:45 pm (July through September).Meeting Point: Steenplein-Zuiderterras walkway (near the Flandria kiosk).Duration: 3 hours, 18 kilometers (including stops).Price: €16 each (€8 if you bring your own bike).Children under the age of 12 join for €13 (or €5 with own bike).Language: we offer two tours: one in Dutch and one in English.Reservations: making a reservation in advance is not required, but it is highly appreciated. « less
Attraction type  Biking Trails
Distance  0.2 km from city centre
Stadtfestsaal
Ollie #11 of 59 attractions in Antwerp
4.5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings
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Town Hall (Stadhuis)
Ollie #12 of 59 attractions in Antwerp
4.5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.1 km from city centre
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Het Steen
Ollie #13 of 59 attractions in Antwerp
4.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Museums
Distance  0.3 km from city centre
Cartoons Cinema
Ollie #14 of 59 attractions in Antwerp
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Cinemas
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Brabo
Ollie #15 of 59 attractions in Antwerp
4.5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues
Distance  0.1 km from city centre
Carolus Borromeus Church
Ollie #16 of 59 attractions in Antwerp
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews

This typical baroque church was built by the Jesuits in the 1600s. Rubens is said to have designed its facade. more »

Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Religious Sites
Zuid (the South)
Ollie #17 of 59 attractions in Antwerp
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
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Diamond District
Ollie #18 of 59 attractions in Antwerp
4 of 5 stars 29 reviews
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods; Historic Sites
Distance  1.3 km from city centre
Zurenborg
Ollie #19 of 59 attractions in Antwerp
4 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
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St Jacobskerk (St James's Church)
Ollie #20 of 59 attractions in Antwerp
3.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites
Distance  0.8 km from city centre
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