YOU'RE GONNA LOVE Antwerp
Highlights:
- Antwerp Central Station: Often cited as one of the most beautiful train stations in the world, this "Railway Cathedral" features a massive iron-and-glass dome and a grand stone interior.
- The Diamond District: Roughly 80% of the world’s rough diamonds pass through this small area near the central station, making it the premier global center for the gemstone industry.
- Artistic Legacy: The city was the home of Baroque painter Peter Paul Rubens. You can visit the Rubenshuis, his former home and studio, or see his masterpieces in the Cathedral of Our Lady.
- Fashion: Since the rise of the "Antwerp Six" in the 1980s, the city has been a vanguard of avant-garde design, centered around the MoMu (Fashion Museum).
- The Port: One of the largest in the world, it defines the city’s industrial strength and historical wealth.
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The location is unbeatable. Super central, everything is within walking distance. We had a four-bed room and were happy with it. The communal kitchen is very well equipped and the hostel has an open layout.