Belgium · 2 PLACES TO EXPLORE

A little more
of Antwerp.

Find places to visit in Antwerp. See what catches your eye, then save a few favorites for your trip.

Antwerp · BE

Noordkasteel

Noordkasteel is a curious kind of landmark: a once-mighty 19th-century citadel that survived long enough to be dismantled by the very port it stood beside, and is today a tranquil green wedge tucked between the Amerikadok and the River Scheldel in Antwerp's northern docks. Built as the northernmost anchor of the Brialmont fortification belt, the fortress has almost vanished above ground, yet its grassy ramparts, water and open paths make it an appealing spot to walk, cycle and step away from the city. What draws visitors now is the contrast: an unexpectedly wide slice of nature amid cranes, docks and industrial quays, laced with remnants of military earthworks and a pond that was once the fort's main moat. It is open around the clock as a public green space, though the ongoing Oosterweel connection works can mean partial closures, so it rewards a visit with a little flexibility.

Antwerp · BE

Grote Markt

The Grote Markt is Antwerp's compact central square, a triangular plaza in the heart of the old city quarter where the Renaissance Town Hall and a row of ornate guildhouses frame a bronze hero mid-throw. It is the postcard image of the city and the natural starting point for exploring everything nearby—from the Cathedral of Our Lady to the banks of the Scheldt. What gives the square its character is the concentration of civic symbols in a small space: the 16th-century Town Hall, the gilded and sculpted gables of the former guild houses, the legendary Brabo Fountain, and a monument to the dockworkers who built Antwerp's port fortune. Cafés and restaurants ring the cobbles, so the Grote Markt works as much as a place to sit and soak up the atmosphere as to tick off sights.

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Belgium · 2 PLACES TO EXPLORE

A little more
of Antwerp.

Find places to visit in Antwerp. See what catches your eye, then save a few favorites for your trip.

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Antwerp · BE

Noordkasteel

Noordkasteel is a curious kind of landmark: a once-mighty 19th-century citadel that survived long enough to be dismantled by the very port it stood beside, and is today a tranquil green wedge tucked between the Amerikadok and the River Scheldel in Antwerp's northern docks. Built as the northernmost anchor of the Brialmont fortification belt, the fortress has almost vanished above ground, yet its grassy ramparts, water and open paths make it an appealing spot to walk, cycle and step away from the city. What draws visitors now is the contrast: an unexpectedly wide slice of nature amid cranes, docks and industrial quays, laced with remnants of military earthworks and a pond that was once the fort's main moat. It is open around the clock as a public green space, though the ongoing Oosterweel connection works can mean partial closures, so it rewards a visit with a little flexibility.

Antwerp · BE

Grote Markt

The Grote Markt is Antwerp's compact central square, a triangular plaza in the heart of the old city quarter where the Renaissance Town Hall and a row of ornate guildhouses frame a bronze hero mid-throw. It is the postcard image of the city and the natural starting point for exploring everything nearby—from the Cathedral of Our Lady to the banks of the Scheldt. What gives the square its character is the concentration of civic symbols in a small space: the 16th-century Town Hall, the gilded and sculpted gables of the former guild houses, the legendary Brabo Fountain, and a monument to the dockworkers who built Antwerp's port fortune. Cafés and restaurants ring the cobbles, so the Grote Markt works as much as a place to sit and soak up the atmosphere as to tick off sights.