Antwerp, Belgium - Travel Guide

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Updated: 2026-06-23

Antwerp is a vibrant port city renowned for its fashion, diamonds, and Baroque art. Come experience its unique blend of rich history, stunning architecture, and contemporary culture.

Top things to do in Antwerp

Things to do in Antwerp include Cathedral of Our Lady, Grote Markt (Main Square), MAS - Museum aan de Stroom. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.

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A sample 3-day itinerary for Antwerp

Here is what 3 days in Antwerp look like when the planner builds them: stops grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, one full day at a time. The same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.

Day 1

  1. Vlaaikensgang · Antwerp
  2. St. Charles Borromeo Church
  3. Museum Mayer van den Bergh
  4. Antwerp Central Station · Diamond Quarter
  5. Antwerp Zoo · Diamond Quarter
  6. Diamond District

Day 2

  1. Middelheim Open Air Sculpture Museum · Middelheim
  2. Plantin-Moretus Museum · Historical Centre
  3. Cathedral of Our Lady · Historical Centre
  4. Het Steen
  5. Boerentoren (KBC Tower) · Historical Centre
  6. St. Anna pedestrian tunnel (Sint-Annatunnel)

Day 3Portside Heritage & Scenic Views

  1. Romi Goldmuntz Synagogue
  2. Rubens House · Historical Centre
  3. Hendrik Conscience Heritage Library · Historical Centre
  4. St. James's Church · Historical Centre
  5. Antwerp City Hall · Historical Centre
  6. Stadspark

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Frequently asked questions

What are the top things to do in Antwerp?

Cathedral of Our Lady, Grote Markt (Main Square), MAS - Museum aan de Stroom, Antwerp Central Station, Antwerp Diamond District, Antwerp Zoo and 9 more. Cathedral of Our Lady: Marvel at this impressive Gothic cathedral, home to masterpieces by Rubens.

What can you do in 3 days in Antwerp?

Day 1: Vlaaikensgang, St. Charles Borromeo Church, Museum Mayer van den Bergh, Antwerp Central Station. Day 2: Middelheim Open Air Sculpture Museum, Plantin-Moretus Museum, Cathedral of Our Lady, Het Steen. Day 3: Romi Goldmuntz Synagogue, Rubens House, Hendrik Conscience Heritage Library, St. James's Church.

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