Antwerp Short breaks

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Antwerp is a fascinating european maritime city known for its superb architecture and art. Sights not to be missed include the National Maritime Museum (Antwerp is a historic port on the River Scheldt) located in a waterfront castle, containing splendid model ships and antique maps, the Rubenshuis (where the famous 17th-century Flemish painter Pieter Paul Rubens lived), the Museum Plantin-Moretus (a printing works dating from the 17th century), and the Gothic cathedral. A visit to the Royal Museum of Fine Art is a must. Magnificent paintings by old flemish masters, including Rubens, Van Dyck, and others are to be found here. Antwerp is also well known for its nightlife with more than 2,000 watering holes catering for all tastes-from modern bars to old Flemish taverns.
  • MoMu Fashion Museum
    Since the breakthrough success of the "Antwerp Six" designers at the 1988 British Designer Show, Antwerp has become a key destination on the international fashion circuit. The city's long-awaited fashion museum, MoMu opened in September 2002 and displays the best in Belgian design.
  • Interactive Diamond Museum
    Antwerp's Interactive Diamond Museum opened in May 2002 in the heart of the diamond centre at Koningin Astridplein.
  • Antwerp Zoo
    Laid out on a site just outside the city walls in the mid-19th century, Antwerp's zoo is now at the heart of town next to the central station, making it a breeze to visit, even on a day trip from Brussels or Amsterdam.
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