Scenic spot introduction:
Belgium Antwerp Antwerp is the second largest port in Europe and is known for its well-preserved medieval old town. architecture , the mysterious diamond processing and trading and the world-renowned painting art and numerous museums are well-known around the world. Antwerp The Scheldt River flows slowly through the city, the hardworking and generous citizens are filled with smiles, and the cultural and natural scenery are beyond words, which is intoxicating. It is the best choice to experience the pure charm of the ancient city.Attractions distribution:
Antwerp Antwerp is located in southern Belgium, on the lower reaches of the Celtic River. Grand Place (Grote Market) is the center, with a bronze monument , surrounded by the most beautiful and largest Notre Dame Cathedral (Onze Lieve Vrouwekathedraal), central Station Centraal Station, City Hall (Stadhuis), Rubens House (Rubens Huis) and other major landscapes. Antwerp The most famous are the numerous museums, such as Antwerp Museum （Museum aan de Stroom）、 Diamond Museum The collections of the museums are also quite rich. Middelheim Sculpture Park (Middelheimmuseum) is a good place to learn about ancient and modern art and stories of people.Scenic spot features:
Religion, ancient architecture , museums, riverstravelling guideline:
1. Mass at Our Lady Church: Monday to Friday 18:00, Saturday 16:00 and 17:00, Sunday and holidays 9:00, 10:30, 12:00 and 17:00.
2. Main attractions information:
(1) Sculpture Park: http://www.middelheimmuseum.be/man.net, +32 3 288 33 60.
(2) Diamond Museum : +32 3 202 48 90.
(3) Antwerp Museum : http://www.mas.be/, +32 3 338 44 00.
(4) Rubens House : http://www.rubenshuis.be/, +32 3 201 15 55.
(5) Church of Our Lady: http://www.dekathedraal.be/, +32 (0)3 213 99 51.
Best time to visit:
April-October
Shopping recommendations:
(Shopping) Diamonds, chocolates, candies.
(Gourmet food) Seafood such as water snails and conchs.
Scenic spot location:
Europe>Belgium> Antwerp city
How to get there:
From Brussels by train Antwerp , about 40 minutes.
1. Sculpture Park:
By Car: central Station Take bus lines 17, 21, 32 and tram line 15; from Berchem Station take bus lines 21 or 32.
Self-driving: Along Antwerp From the ring road, take the Berchem or Wilrijk exit.
2. Diamond Museum : Tram lines 2, 3, 10, 11, 12, 15, 24; bus lines 1, 16, 17, 18, 23, 27, 28, 31, 35, 37.
3. Antwerp Museum : central Station Take bus number 17; tram number 7.
4. Rubens House : Tram lines 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15; Bus lines 22, 25, 26.
Scenic area map:
3D real scene of scenic spot
Antwerp ticket prices:
1. Sculpture Park: Free
2. Diamond Museum (with audio guide): 6 euros for adults, 4 euros for those aged 12-25 and over 60, free for those under 12.
3. Antwerp Museum :free
4. Rubens House : Adults 8 euros, groups of 12 or more, people over 65 and people with disabilities 6 euros, 1 euro for people aged 12-26, free for people under 12, companions of people with disabilities, and the last Wednesday of every month.
5. Our Lady Church: 5 euros for adults, 3 euros for groups of 20 or more, students, and people over 60 years old, free for children under 12 years old.
Scenic area opening hours:
1. Sculpture Park: 10:00-17:00 from October to March, 10:00-19:00 in April and September, 10:00-20:00 in May and August, 10:00-21:00 in June and July; closed on January 1, May 1, Ascension Day, November 1, and December 25; the museum in the park is closed on Mondays.
2. Diamond Museum : 10:00-17:30 (no admission after 17:00), closed on Wednesdays, December 25-26, January 1, and 10-21.
3. Antwerp Museum : Tuesday to Friday 10:00-17:00 (ticket sales stop after 16:00); Thursday one room is open until 21:00; Saturday to Sunday 10:00-18:00;
MAS Boulevard and Panoramic Terrace: Closed on Mondays, Tuesday to Sunday from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm (no access after 11:30 pm).
Closed on Mondays, January 1, May 1, November 1 and December 25.
4. Rubens House : Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-17:00 (ticket sales stop after 16:30); closed on Monday, January 1-2, May 1, Ascension Day, November 1, and December 25-26.
5. Notre Dame Church: Monday to Friday 10:00-17:00, Saturday 10:00-15:00, Sunday and holidays 13:00-16:00.
