Tours at Antwerp

Rest in Antwerp - many-sided Diamond City

Do you still consider whether to go on holiday to Antwerp? Worth it. There is no point in telling that the city today is one of the largest in Belgium and the most beautiful. Yes, it used to be the main economic center in Europe. It does not lose ground and is today considered the largest European port after Rotterdam.

And yet, just do not tell anyone, Antwerp is a diamond European capital. To find out why the city is so called, it is worth buying a ticket to Antwerp. Legend has it that once the local inhabitants were prevented from living the giant Druon Antigonus. For the passage of the bridge, he demanded a payment from the residents. He who did not pay, he killed. And, of course, there was a hero who overcame him, cutting off his hand and throwing it into the river. In Dutch, "throwing a hand" is translated as "hand werpen". So the name of the city appeared.

Top attractions of Antwerp

Rest in Antwerp is popular among the Belgians no less than among tourists. We dare to assume that everything is in its compactness. Attractions are a short distance from each other. Each place is diverse and beautiful. The first is the Central Station. Here in architecture mixed several different architectural styles. The beauty of the exterior is successfully emphasized by the interior of the station, it is equipped with modern technologies.

Thanks to the tour to Antwerp, you will be able to see the Grote Markt square. It is surrounded by magnificent buildings and the town hall. And in the middle is proud of the fountain, which depicts the hero we already know Bravo. The castle called Stone is also worthy of your attention. It is the oldest construction of the city, made of stone. While on vacation in Antwerp, you simply must visit the local zoo, not easy, but built in the style of art nouveau. In total, the zoo inhabits about five thousand animals.

Another interesting place is the butchers' house. It is erected from red and white bricks, which from a distance resembles bacon. He who has a good rest, he must eat well. Thanks to the port location, the restaurants of Antwerp serve fresh seafood. Their range is especially striking in the summer. In general in Antwerp there are cuisines of almost all countries of the world. Moreover, local institutions, as a rule, do not resemble each other. Imagine, all of the above is a smaller part of what awaits you on vacation in Antwerp. It is worth one visit here, as it will be wanted again and again.