Antwerp river cruises, Belgium

What's great about Antwerp river cruises?

Perched on Belgium’s Scheldt River and dating back to the Middle Ages, Antwerp’s a city of contrasts. It’s famous for its flashy diamond district, as well as its Renaissance architecture. It’s popular with fashionistas and art lovers, yet retains its Medieval heart. Be sure to walk the ‘Diamond Square Mile’ – it’s lined with grinding shops, exhibitions and diamond showrooms. Then head to the Grote Market, a central square in the old town. It’s fringed with typical examples of Antwerp’s Flemish Renaissance architecture, and provides a great photo opportunity. And art enthusiasts should carve out some time to visit the house of the Baroque painter, Peter Paul Rubens. This 17th-century building is full of period rooms showing some of his finest artworks.

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Facts about Antwerp

Currency

Euro

(EUR)

Language

Flemish Dutch, French, German

Time zone

GMT +1

Flight duration

1 hour 15 minutes from Heathrow

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