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The 10 Best Hidden Gems Things to do in Antwerp Province, Flanders
Discover the best top things to do in Antwerp Province, Belgium including Museum Plantin-Moretus, Vlaeykensgang, Saint Paul's Church, Zuid (the South), Middelheim Museum, Cogels Osylei, ZOO Planckendael, Kloosterstraat, Fort Breendonk, Rockoxhuis.
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1. Museum Plantin-Moretus
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,321 reviews
Walk into the printing press and the Plantin-Moretus family home as though you were a family friend paying a visit 400 years ago. Explore the house, the garden and the press in the only museum in the world on the UNESCO World Heritage list. - the two oldest printing presses in the world and more than 20.000 lead letters - 30.000 old books, illustrated manuscripts and other treasures of European printing - a beautiful baroque garden hidden within the walls of the museum
Reviewed By 267christophere - Cologne, Germany
Having to choose either Rubenshuis or the Plantin-Moretus museum due to the limited time I had during my stay, I decided on the latter and loved it. The rooms of this printing house are incredible and the collection of printing tools, printed books and manuscripts is really interesting. You can either take an audio guide (2€) or borrow copies of museum guides provided in the first room (free) to navigate through the exhibit (I took both). The staff was extremely friendly and helpful too. The museum does a great job in showing the many aspects of the Plantin-Moretus business and there is so much to learn about the printing process in general. Unfortunately, the museum shop was closed for inventory when I was there, so I am already looking forward to my next visit.
2. Vlaeykensgang
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 351 reviews
Reviewed By inhale-exhale321 - Switzerland, null
Take this little shortcut if you get the chance - and find the entrance. Once you enter the passage, all the city business and noise disappears. In summer you will find it a lovely cool spot and beautifully decorated with flowers and pot plants. Maybe come for lunch or dinner at the small hidden restaurant that serves local specialities.
3. Saint Paul's Church
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4.5 based on 477 reviews
Reviewed By 587johanr - Antwerp, Belgium
This amazing church is an excellent example of the marvelous architecture of Antwerp city. The facade of the church is mesmerizing. Completely built-in 16th century, St. Paul's Church has a vibrant collection of seventeenth-century paintings of Flemish masters, arranged in a row along the northern wall. You can visit this church on the weekends between 14.00 and 17.00.
4. Zuid (the South)
5. Middelheim Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 270 reviews
The Middelheim Museum is one of the oldest and most original open-air museums in Europe. The museum offers a fascinating overview of more than one hundred years of visual arts in an exceptional setting. The welcoming arts park attracts more than 500,000 visitors every year. Admission is free of charge.
Reviewed By jeanpierred603
A short distance from the center of Antwerp what was a private estate until the late 1930's has since been a beautiful park. the original castle now a public restaurant and the open air sculpture museum. The latter's collection will fascinate anyone, it is stunning. The gardens in which the pieces are set makes a perfect joyful background. Don't miss this one.
6. Cogels Osylei
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 562 reviews
Reviewed By broekie53 - Antwerp, Belgium
The perfectly preserved Jugendstil and Art Deco houses in this street date from 1881 - 1914. Although it's not near the city center, it's certainly worthwhile to take a tram or to walk there if you want to take home some beautiful memories (and pictures) of Antwerp in one of it's many glory periods. Just a little over 100 years ago, this part of the city was still farmland; part of the Zurenborg estate of Baron Cogels-Osy. It used to be the most luxurious residential area for the rich in Antwerp.
7. ZOO Planckendael
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,084 reviews
8. Kloosterstraat
9. Fort Breendonk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 366 reviews
Reviewed By goldeneaglepilot - New Port Richey, United States
If you are into world war II history and if the dark side of the Nazi amry is of interest to you, then this visit is a chilling reminder of some of the atrocities that took place behind the barbed wire and in the dampened rooms of these prison camps!
10. Rockoxhuis
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 273 reviews
Reviewed By DanW440 - Portland, United States
This is definitely much smaller than most art museums but superbly housed in the original 17th century house of a former Antwerp mayor. It has a nice collection of baroque paintings including Brueghel, Jordaens and other masters. It's an opportunity see the way of life of how the upper class lived centuries ago, through the the original house, the garden, and beautiful pieces of furniture. It's close to the city center and worth taking the time to experience.
