About Antwerp in Belgium

Located on the Scheldt River and north of Brussels, Antwerp is one of the busiest ports in Europe. It is also the capital of Antwerp province and the second largest city in Belgium.The city is an important international center of the diamond trade. The city is renowned for its harbor which is one of the largest in the world. Antwerp is also known for its fashion and painting.

Antwerp is a city covered with historic architecture and buildings. Antwerp's city hall is a symbol of Renaissance building in the Low Countries. The city square is best known for the beautiful houses of the Guilds. Being one of the finest gothic buildings in Europe, the Antwerp Cathedral of our Lady is a masterpiece of lace work in stone, housing three priceless large paintings by Rubens - Elevation of the Cross (1610), Descent from the Cross (1612), and the Resurrection Triptych (1612) . The KBC Tower was also one of the first buildings in Europe which used a load-carrying structural frame. Built in 1890, Royal Museum of Fine Arts houses a wide collection of paintings before the 15th century. The Antwerp Zoo is one of the oldest and largest zoos in the world. Other attractions include Butcher's Hall, Carolus Borromeus Church, St. Paul's Church and Central Station.