Attractions

Carolus Borromeus Church (Carolus Borromeus Kerk)

H. Conscienceplein 6, 2000 Antwerpen.
The Carolus Borromeus Church is said to be one of the most beautiful buildings in Antwerp. It is located at the Hendrik Conscienceplein, an area in Antwerp that is well known with the locals for its charm. The typical baroque church is a must see for fans of Rubens, he produced paintings for it and also designed the façade and many of the decorations. Definitely check out the main alter, a mechanism makes it possible to change the three paintings.
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Zurenborg

Zurenborg is a district of Antwerp which boasts a truly unique collection of contrasting exuberant architectural styles. A short walk provides an introduction to the Cogels-Osylei, home to extraordinary mansions in mixed styles and the unsurpassed art nouveau, reflecting the comfort and prosperity of the belle époque and its admiration for the past and the exotic, combined with the rational use of new materials and a good eye for detail.

City Sounds Museum (Museum Vleeshuis)

Vleeshouwersstraat 38, 2000 Antwerpen. Tel: 0032 (0)3 233 64 04

Near the city hall is one of Antwerp's oldest buildings. ‘Het Vleeshuis’ is a 500 year old gothic building where you will find the Butcher’s Hall. The Butcher's Hall reopened in September of 2006 as the City Sounds Museum, a museum dedicated to music and dance in the city.

Stadsfeestzaal (City Festival Hall)

Meir 78 / Hopland 31, 2000 Antwerp.
The Stadsfeestzaal is a large hall originally built at the beginning of the 20th century as a site for official festivities. In 2000 it was completely destroyed by a fire, but in 2007 the hall was magnificently restored and reopened as a modern shopping centre. The imposing building has become the new shopping hot spot and a definite must-see for both architecture lovers and shopaholics.

Middelheim Sculpture Museum (Openluchtmuseum Middelheim)

Middelheimlaan 61, 2020 Antwerpen. Tel: 0032 (0)3 827 15 34
Middelheim Park doubles as an open air sculpture museum with over 300 works of art. The park is divided into two parts, one contains older works and the other displays contemporary work. The museum benefits a high international reputation, containing works from Auguste Rodin, Rik Wouters, Henry Moore, Max Bill. Entrance is free.
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