{"id":7870,"date":"2020-02-17T07:53:38","date_gmt":"2020-02-17T07:53:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mostlyfood.co.uk\/?p=7870"},"modified":"2020-02-06T14:46:04","modified_gmt":"2020-02-06T14:46:04","slug":"antwerp-for-a-belgian-break","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testing22.mostlyfood.co.uk\/index.php\/antwerp-for-a-belgian-break\/","title":{"rendered":"Antwerp for a Belgian Break &#8211; Things to do! &#8211; travel review"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-7880 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mostlyfood.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/antwerp-2-web.jpg\" alt=\"Antwerp cathedral square\" width=\"179\" height=\"263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/testing22.mostlyfood.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/antwerp-2-web.jpg 651w, https:\/\/testing22.mostlyfood.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/antwerp-2-web-204x300.jpg 204w, https:\/\/testing22.mostlyfood.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/antwerp-2-web-102x150.jpg 102w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 179px) 100vw, 179px\" \/>Antwerp is the capital of the Belgian province of Flanders. It is one of the most populous cities in Belgium, although the old city centre gives the impression of a much smaller and more intimate town. It is about 40 kilometres north of Brussels, and only 15 kilometres from the border with The Netherlands. The Port of Antwerp is one of the largest in the world, and the city is home to the world&#8217;s oldest stock exchange building, originally opened in 1531. Antwerp is also known as &#8220;The Diamond Capital of the World&#8221; for its sizeable diamond district.<\/p>\n<p>Antwerp has great international transport connections via land and various sea routes, but why would one go there? I was, truth be told, wondering the same thing until I actually went there myself.<\/p>\n<h3>Places to visit in Antwerp:<\/h3>\n<h4>Cathedral of Our Lady<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7882 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mostlyfood.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/antwerp-concert-church-web.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"160\" height=\"227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/testing22.mostlyfood.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/antwerp-concert-church-web.jpg 359w, https:\/\/testing22.mostlyfood.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/antwerp-concert-church-web-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/testing22.mostlyfood.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/antwerp-concert-church-web-106x150.jpg 106w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 160px) 100vw, 160px\" \/>Cathedral of Our Lady. This church was begun in the 14th century and finished in 1518. The church is celebrated for is impressive artworks and it houses four pieces by Rubens: &#8220;The Descent from the Cross&#8221;, &#8220;The Elevation of the Cross&#8221;, &#8220;The Resurrection of Christ&#8221; and &#8220;The Assumption&#8221;. These are internationally celebrated works of considerable proportions, but this is a cathedral so there are many more seats than one would find in a bespoke gallery. There\u2019s a story about one of these canvasses \u2013 <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mostlyfood.co.uk\/index.php\/a-dog-of-flanders-in-antwerp\/\">see my article on \u2018The Dog of Flanders\u2019 here<\/a><\/strong>. But don\u2019t overlook the architecture. This is a marvellous example of ecclesiastic workmanship.<\/p>\n<h4>Plantin-Moretus Museum<\/h4>\n<p>Plantin-Moretus Museum preserves the house of the printer Christoffel Plantijn and his successor Jan Moretus. It is a must-visit. It\u2019s quite likely that one would not have heard of The Plantin-Moretus Museum, as it has its focus predominantly on printing. That might seem like a rather limited subject, but this considers the lives and careers of those two celebrated 16th century printers, and that is a rich adventure. The museum is located in their former residence and printing workshop, which has been recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005. One can see the two oldest surviving printing presses in the world, along with all the paraphernalia of a press company of the time. This is a museum of great character which is mostly devoid of dusty glass cases. All the family will enjoy this one.<\/p>\n<p>MUSEUM PLANTIN-MORETUS<br \/>\nVrijdagmarkt 22<br \/>\n2000 Antwerp<br \/>\nBelgium<br \/>\ntel. +32 (0)3 221 14 50<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.museumplantinmoretus.be\/en\">Visit the Plantin-Moretus Museum here<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>The Grote Markt<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7881 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mostlyfood.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/antwerp-3-web.jpg\" alt=\"Antwerp market square statue\" width=\"233\" height=\"313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/testing22.mostlyfood.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/antwerp-3-web.jpg 585w, https:\/\/testing22.mostlyfood.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/antwerp-3-web-223x300.jpg 223w, https:\/\/testing22.mostlyfood.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/antwerp-3-web-111x150.jpg 111w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 233px) 100vw, 233px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Grote Markt or &#8220;Great Market Square&#8221; of Antwerp is an open town square in the very centre of the old quarter. It is overlooked by an ornate city hall and rows of historic 16th century guildhalls, and there is a huge statue. It was erected in 1887 by the architect Jef Lambaux and depicts the hero of Antwerp&#8217;s most famous legend. He is the mythical Brabo. It goes that the giant, Antigoon, demanded a toll for each ship entering the port. If the ship&#8217;s crew refused to pay, their hands were cut off. Brabo fought the giant and cut off his hand and threw it in the river. The statue is a freeze-frame of the event.<\/p>\n<h4>Rubenshuis<\/h4>\n<p>Rubenshuis is the former home and studio of Peter Paul Rubens (1577\u20131640) and it is now a museum. \u00a0It\u2019s a charming one which will appeal to those who love history and architecture just as much as to those who are there for the paintings.<\/p>\n<p>Rubens designed the house himself and it is ideal for a celebrated artist and family man. There are living quarters and a studio, along with a courtyard garden which would doubtless have been filled with fragrant herbs and plants for the kitchen.<\/p>\n<p>The walls in some rooms are covered by tooled leather which was popular in Spain. Here it is varnished and gilded to a fine antique lustre and a great example of the craft. There are period furnishings and paintings by Rubens and his contemporaries. Allow plenty of time to visit both the house and the museum shop opposite.<\/p>\n<p>Find out more about Rubens in Antwerp at:<br \/>\nRubenshuis<br \/>\nWapper 9-11<br \/>\n2000 Antwerp<br \/>\nBelgium<\/p>\n<p>Phone: +32 3 201 15 55<\/p>\n<p>Email: rubenshuis@stad.antwerpen.be<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rubenshuis.be\/en\/page\/rubens-antwerp\">Visit Rubenshuis here<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Delicious Antwerp<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7879 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mostlyfood.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/a-choc-tart-antwerp-web.jpg\" alt=\"Belgian chocolates\" width=\"312\" height=\"238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/testing22.mostlyfood.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/a-choc-tart-antwerp-web.jpg 1125w, https:\/\/testing22.mostlyfood.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/a-choc-tart-antwerp-web-300x229.jpg 300w, https:\/\/testing22.mostlyfood.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/a-choc-tart-antwerp-web-768x585.jpg 768w, https:\/\/testing22.mostlyfood.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/a-choc-tart-antwerp-web-1024x780.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/testing22.mostlyfood.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/a-choc-tart-antwerp-web-150x114.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 312px) 100vw, 312px\" \/>The streets of the old city quarter are lined with restaurants and caf\u00e9s. One can sample Belgian fries with generous toppings and sauces. Bakeries abound with their shelves laden with spiced cookies and traditional breads. And, oh, yes, there are quite a few chocolate shops, too, and it would be rude not to try just a few of Belgium\u2019s most famous sweet treats.<\/p>\n<p>Antwerp is a delight. It\u2019s accessible, cultured and delicious. Its transport links make it easy to reach from the UK and all parts of Europe. It\u2019s a stylish city which still remains great value for money.<\/p>\n<p>DFDS operates services from Dover to Dunkirk and Dover to Calais, offering up to 54 daily sailings, with prices from \u00a339 each way. All Dover-France ships feature a Premium Lounge, which can be booked for an additional \u00a312 per person each way. Priority boarding is also available from \u00a310 per car each way. For more information or to book visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dfds.co.uk\">www.dfds.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.visitflanders.com\">Learn more about Antwerp here <\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mostlyfood.co.uk\/index.php\/tag\/antwerp\/\">Read my other articles on Antwerp here<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Travel review by Chrissie Walker \u00a9 2018<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Antwerp is the capital of the Belgian province of Flanders. 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