Old Town
Antwerp





Popular places to visit

Antwerp Market Square
Spend an hour or two people watching beneath 16th-century buildings in Antwerp’s cultural heart.

Green Square
Learn about the local history of Antwerp when you spend time at Green Square. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

Cathedral of Our Lady
The tallest church in Belgium is a stunning example of Gothic architecture and houses a number of European masterpieces.

Meir
During your trip to Antwerp, you can enjoy retail therapy at Meir. Discover the area's museums, or seek out its biking trails.

Antwerp City Hall
Antwerp City Hall is just one of the places to see in Antwerp, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

Plantin-Moretus Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Plantin-Moretus Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Antwerp. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Things to do

Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp

Antwerp: City Highlights Walking Tour

Pub Trail Antwerp: an adventure full of surprises

Walking Tour Big five Rubens' churches (audio)
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town

Wilde Zee
While Wilde Zee might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Green Square and Meir.

Sint-Andries
Sint-Andries is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like ModeMuseum and Nationalestraat.

Historisch centrum
While visiting Historisch centrum, you might make a stop by sights like Antwerp Market Square and Cathedral of Our Lady.

University District
University District is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Antwerp Beguinage and St. James's Church.

Statiekwartier
Unique features of Statiekwartier include the theaters and shopping. Make a stop by Century Center or De Keyserlei while you're exploring the area.

Jewish Quarter
Unique features of Jewish Quarter include the shopping and coffeehouses. Make a stop by Antwerp Zoo or Hoge Raad voor Diamant while you're exploring the area.