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