Travel to Antwerp, the capital of diamonds in the north of Belgium, by choosing the
‘Any Belgian Station’ option in the destination box. To get to Antwerp you need to
change in Brussels Midi and take a Belgian domestic Intercity train.
Antwerp, capital of diamonds, glimmers in the north of
Belgium. As Belgium's second largest town,
Antwerp, (Antwerpen in Dutch, Anvers is French) boasts the second biggest port in Europe, which operates on a spectacular scale. However, the city has conserved its own special brand of authentic charm.
In the
Grote Markt (main square), the elegant
Kathedraal - Cathedral of Our Lady presides over everything. Inside the cathedral, you'll find two spendid paintings by Rubens, the town's most famous artist.
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