This unique and fun museum is for children aged 4 to 12 and is a must for every parent. The museum's exhibits help them discover their feelings, talents and senses. Professional performers welcome and guide you through the discovery rooms. These tours span two hours and can be enjoyed by both young and old. They are organized around themes from daily life; these change every three years so you can go back!
In this breathtaking warehouse, built in 1903, two of Belgium's specialities are mixed: Art Nouveau and comics. There is a fascinating permanent exhibition boasting comics from more than 650 artists. There are also regular temporary exhibitions. To round out your visit, there is an unique comic strip shop (Slumberland), a wonderful cafe and the largest library of comic strips in the world.
This one of a kind structure is placed near the most famous places of interest such as Brupark , Oceade, Mini-Europe and Brussels' Exhibition Park. Engineer Andre Waterkeyn designed this wonderful building for the 1958 World Exhibition. It is a crystal molecule of iron atom that has been magnified billions of times. Nine massive irons spheres (representing the nine Belgian provinces) are held together by iron corridors.
One of the biggest squares in the city, Groenplaats is the perfect starting point for visitors of the historic centre, and gets quite busy during the summer tourist season. You'll enjoy numerous cafe terraces and restaurants. Street musicians provide background music, and the pubs provide great Belgian beers (drink with moderation). You must try a Bolleke Koninck, a light brown ale which is brewed in Antwerp. Nearby you'll find cute copper, pewter and lace shops, the Fnac bookstore, the Hilton and the Cathedral.
The Cathedral of Our Lady's built in 1518, resulting in the biggest Gothic church in the Netherlands. Discover its amazing history, from the 'iconoclastic fury' of 1566 that destroyed much of the interior, to the repairs that discovered beautiful murals beneath the whitewashed walls. The cathedral was furnished with renaissance, baroque, rococo and classical works of art which were plundered by French revolutionaries, though many were returned. The exceptional stained-glass windows are 16th and 17th century.
3 decades ago Hans Beers moved from Holland to Antwerp, the city he knew as a student and where he used to go out with his friends. He was looking for a house where he could live and work and found the ideal place in the Isabella Brantstraat. This narrow one-way street behind the Antwerp Court of Justice it's an excellent place for Beers' gallery and paintings repair studio. Hans Beers also exhibits paintings of his own.
Art nouveau was practically born in Brussels. Victor Horta (1861-1947), considered Brussels' master of the art, designed this house and lived in it until 1919. It was restored in 1991 and is now a museum. Horta is known for his design of buildings using industrial materials such as metal and iron, manipulated to look organic and natural.
This unique museum is located near by the Grand-Place. Using light, sound, smell and touch, Scientastic takes visitors on a journey of discovery. You will find 80 exciting and interactive hands-on creations. These amazing exhibits are based on the themes of entertaining physics, illusions, and the five senses.
This beguine convent is located in the centre of the city. Enjoy a walk in this small park and you'll feel relaxed in no time. The beguine convent dates back to the sixteenth century and these 44 adorable little houses are by far the most desired in Antwerp. Sixteen of the houses are still inhabited by beguine sisters and to this day male visitors are not allowed to visit after 6pm.
A wide range of boutiques, restaurants, theaters and small offices live in this relatively small galleria, which is over 200 years old. It is now one of the most beautiful galleries in the world. There is a nice restaurant, Taverne du Passage, a homey coffee shop, Mokafe, an excellent cinema, Arenberg Galeries, and even a newsstand.
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Author Name : Sarah
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