| Antwerp is a city in Belgium, which is a | | | | area for oil refineries. |
| center of commerce. It has a population of | | | | |
| just under half a million people and is the | | | | Very few cities perfectly mix the medieval |
| capital of Antwerpen province, one of the | | | | with the modern, but Antwerp does this well. |
| three areas of Belgium. The city is situated | | | | You will be amazed by the castles and |
| on the right side of the Scheldt River. | | | | Renaissance villas as you eat and drink at |
| | | | the local cafes. The city is well known for |
| The city is quite old, its name being | | | | its museums and galleries which demonstrate |
| mentioned as far back as the 4th century. It | | | | artistically the different moods of the city. |
| was the headquarters of Edward III, and the | | | | |
| golden age of the city is closely related to | | | | Included in the art galleries are the works |
| the Age of Exploration. The city has had | | | | of the 15th century Flemish Master Jan Van |
| three economic booms in its history, the | | | | Eyck, and 17th century Baroque artists such |
| first being the result of the pepper industry | | | | as Antoon Van Dyck. The city has also been |
| and later silver. | | | | given international recognition as a city |
| | | | known for its fashion design. Many students |
| When it comes to tourism, Antwerp is gravely | | | | who have graduated from the Royal Academy of |
| underrated. This can be considered bad or | | | | Fine Arts have went on to become world famous |
| good depending on the tastes of the traveler. | | | | designers. |
| If you want to travel off the beaten track to | | | | |
| a city, which isn't as well known as | | | | Thos who enjoy wildlife will want to visit |
| Brussels, Antwerp is a great place for you. | | | | the Antwerp Zoo, which is world famous and is |
| | | | located in the center of the city. Next door |
| Antwerp is one of the most important cities | | | | to the Antwerp Zoo is the Central Sation, |
| in Belgium when it comes to culture and | | | | which visitors will also want to see. Like |
| economy. Along with New York and South | | | | Brussels, Antwerp is fairly expensive, and |
| Africa, Antwerp is one of the most important | | | | visitors will want to bring ample sums of |
| centers for the diamond industry. The city | | | | money when touring this city. |
| also has a large seaport and is an important | | | | |