Antwerp

CITY: Antwerp, Belgium
POPULATION: 460,000
AVERAGE TEMPERATURE (high/low):
ºF : JAN: 42/33 · APR: 55/40 · JUL: 71/56 · OCT: 58/45
ºC: JAN: 6/0 · APR: 12/5 · JUL: 22/13 · OCT: 14/6




Five things to see/do in Antwerp:
 Don’t miss out on Antwerp’s central square – the Grote Markt, with its historic guild houses, the impressive Brabo fountain, and the visually striking town-hall building (Het Stadhuis).
 To get a good feel for the city, take a boat trip on the river Scheld all the way to the inner harbor — a leisurely excursion with views of many of Antwerp’s architectural landmarks.
 Stop by at some of Antwerp’s notable historic churches, such as the Baroque Carolus Boromeus Church, whose facade Rubens helped decorate.
 Art history buffs should make sure to visit the house/studio of Flemish painter Peter Paul Rubens. The house, now a museum, has an impressive collection of the artist’s work.
 Check out the National Maritime Museum, a great way to find out about Antwerp’s maritime tradition, the art of shipbuilding, and much more.