✨ Antwerp

Antwerp is the city with the world’s most beautiful restaurant, train station and ZOO. It’s a vibrant port city with a rich history dating back to the Middle Ages.
The Port of Antwerp is one of the largest in the world and the second biggest in Europe.

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🌟 Atypical Antwerp

Antwerp has a lot to offer economically, socially, and culturally:

• Rubens’ town: Discover Rubens’ home and studio, and admire his masterpieces in fine museums and in the famous Cathedral of Our Lady.
• Fashion capital: With the Fashion Museum (ModeMuseum), the Royal Academy of Fine Arts and numerous stylish boutiques, Antwerp is a global fashion hub.
• Diamonds: Known for the Antwerp Cut and Antwerp Quality, the city is the most important diamond-trading centre in the world.
• Maritime Metropolis: Europe’s second largest port and the world’s second largest petrochemical centre.
• Gastronomic trendsetter: From Belgian beer to chocolate, Antwerp offers lively restaurant terraces, culinary events and world-class dining.

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Visit Antwerpen.

🏨 Hotels, Restaurants & Bars

Antwerp offers over 4,200 hotel rooms, many within a short walking distance of the Hilton Hotel Old Town.
Accommodation ranges from international 4-star chains to charming boutique hotels.
Interestingly, 25% of all overnight stays in Antwerp are linked to conferences or events.

The city also boasts a unique mix of fine dining restaurants and bars, where you can taste the world on your plate and enjoy world-famous Belgian beers.